Background Mobile phones have become an integral part of modern society. As possible
breeding grounds for microbial organisms, these constitute a potential global public health …

Staphylococcus genus is a Gram-positive coccus normally associated with skin and mucous
membranes of warm-blooded animals. It is part of the commensal human microflora, or …

Background Mobile phones of health care professionals could harbor microbes which cause
nosocomial infections to the patient, family members, and the community at large. Thus, the …

Introduction Mobile phones have become indispensable accessories of both our social and
professional lives. They increase the quality of healthcare by providing fast communication …

Background Mobile telephones (henceforth 'phones') have become an essential part of
everyday life in both healthcare and community settings. However, the widespread use of …

Background Smartphones used in clinical settings harbour potentially pathogenic bacteria,
and this may pose an infection risk. Previous studies have relied on culture-based methods …

Background Careful hand hygiene of healthcare workers is recommended to reduce
transmission of pathogenic microorganisms to patients. Mobile phones are commonly used …

Abstract Gulf States in the Middle East have had to change rapidly from subsidence herding,
farming and fishing communities to modern states through the exploitation of revenue …

Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) present a formidable challenge for
healthcare institutions, resulting in heightened mortality, morbidity, and economic burden …

Nasal microbial communities may have crucial implications for human health, including for
residents of healthcare institutes (HCIs). Factors that determine the diversity of nasal …