Microbiological evaluation of open and sealed tattoo inks

<p><strong></strong><em>Background</em>. Introduction of tattoo inks in the skin has been associated with a potential entry of a great number of microorganisms including bacteria, virus and fungi. Contaminated pigments, diluents and instruments represent primary infecti...

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Main Authors: Lucia Bonadonna, Rossella Briancesco, Anna Maria Coccia, Aurelia Fonda, Giuseppina La Rosa, Pierluigi Meloni, Rosa Paradiso, Stefania Paduano, Maurizio Semproni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2014-12-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/4807