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