Background Horizontal transmission of bacteria, especially multidrug-resistant organisms
(MDROs), remains an important concern in hospitals worldwide. Some studies have …

Background: Microbial contamination as the name suggests is the infiltration of pathogenic
microbes into any living body. It increases the burden of disease and results in many fatal …

Background: Health care workers' fomites are highly predisposed to bacterial contamination
in the health care setting and are potential sources of hospital-acquired infections. However …

Background Healthcare-associated infections occur in patients under medical care, which is
a major public health issue in hospitals worldwide. The prevalence is two to three folds …

Background: Cross-infection control is a dynamic field that requires frequent updates due to
emerging diseases, advancement in technology, and scientific knowledge. Despite wide …

The transient contamination of medical professional's attires including white coats is one of
the major vehicles for the horizontal transmission of microorganisms in the hospital …

Background: In accordance with the German Infection Protection Act, the treatment and
handling of laundry was checked by the Public Health Department in 2016 in all Frankfurt …

ABSTRACT A patient is in close proximity to different types of textiles in hospital
environment, which contribute to the transfer of drug-resistant bacteria in healthcare settings …

Aim: The study was conducted to determine antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among
isolates from ward fomites at Kiwoko Hospital and to detect resistances in the form of …

To minimize exposure to hazardous biological materials, all doctors, nurses, technicians and
in general all the healthcare personnel as well as researchers wear a knee-length, long …