The Role of Sensor-Activated Faucets in Surgical Handwashing Environment as a Reservoir of <i>Legionella</i>

The Role of Sensor-Activated Faucets in Surgical Handwashing Environment as a Reservoir of <i>Legionella</i>

Surgical handwashing is a mandatory practice to protect both surgeons and patients in order to control Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). The study is focused on <i>Legionella</i> and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> contamination in Surgical Handwashing Outlets (SHWOs) pr...

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Main Authors: Marta Mazzotta, Luna Girolamini, Maria Rosaria Pascale, Jessica Lizzadro, Silvano Salaris, Ada Dormi, Sandra Cristino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
Surgical Handwashing Outlets (SHWOs)
sensor-activated faucets
<i>Legionella</i> spp.
risk assessment plan
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/6/446

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