Effectiveness of alcohol gelin stethoscopes disinfection contaminated with methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus
Background and Objectives: Although widely used, little attention has been given to basic-care in handling and disinfection of stethoscopes. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is frequently found and a major risk for hospitalized patients. Alcohol gel contains properties admittedly effectiv...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Portuguese |
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Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul
2015-10-01
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| Series: | Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infecção |
| Online Access: | https://online.unisc.br/seer/index.php/epidemiologia/article/view/6059 |