IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 623: Environmental Contamination Prevalence, Antimicrobial Resistance and Molecular Characteristics of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and Staphylococcus Epidermidis Isolated from Secondary Schools in Guangzhou, China

Conclusion: Our findings raise potential public health concerns for environmental contamination of MRSA and MRSE in school environments. Surfaces of school environments may potentially provide a source for cross-contamination with these bacteria into the wider community.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - January 17, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Yingying Wang Jialing Lin Ting Zhang Suiping He Ying Li Wencui Zhang Xiaohua Ye Zhenjiang Yao Tags: Article Source Type: research