Viable bacterial communities on hospital window components in patient rooms

Previous studies demonstrate an exchange of bacteria between hospital room surfaces and patients, and a reduction in survival of microorganisms in dust inside buildings from sunlight exposure. While the transmission of microorganisms between humans and their local environment is a continuous exchang...

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Main Authors: Patrick F. Horve, Leslie G. Dietz, Suzanne L. Ishaq, Jeff Kline, Mark Fretz, Kevin G. Van Den Wymelenberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2020-07-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/9580.pdf