The dishwasher rubber seal acts as a reservoir of bacteria in the home environment

The dishwasher rubber seal acts as a reservoir of bacteria in the home environment

Abstract Background In modern lifestyles, people make their everyday tasks easier by using household appliances, for example dishwashers. Previous studies showed massive contamination of dishwasher rubber seals with fungi, thus bacterial community, able to survive under harsh conditions, remain unde...

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Main Authors: Jerneja Zupančič, Martina Turk, Miha Črnigoj, Jerneja Ambrožič Avguštin, Nina Gunde-Cimerman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Bacteria
Antibiotic resistance
Tap water
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-019-1674-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-019-1674-5

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