Detection of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA/MSSA) in surfaces of dental medicine equipment

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) represents one of the major causes of nosocomial infections, leading to high mortality. Surfaces in clinics, as well as the attending uniform and the hands of the dental doctor can be MRSA reservoirs. Having this in mind, the purpose of this study w...

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Main Authors: Eva Gonçalves, Rui Carvalhal, Rita Mesquita, Joana Azevedo, Maria João Coelho, Ricardo Magalhães, Maria Pia Ferraz, Maria Conceição Manso, Sandra Gavinha, Cristina Pina, Inês Lopes Cardoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-04-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319562X1930289X