Abstract According to World Health Organization, every year in the European Union, 4
million patients acquire a healthcare associated infection. Even though some …

The metallic keyboards of automated teller machines situated within Calabar metropolis
were investigated for microbial contamination due to their vast dermal contact by multiple …

(ATMs) of 10 different banks located in Dhaka City. Among them, the number of
Pseudomonas spp. and S. epidermidis were found up to 104 cfu/ml while the S. aureus was …

Multiple drug resistant (MDR) bacteria have spread globally even on non-porous surfaces
such as mobile phones, computers, public telephone booths, keypads and touch screens of …

Raising number of mortals has used automated teller machines (ATMs) over the years, but
little is known about their microbial colonization status. Based on this premise, we examined …

The hands are probably the most exposed organs, of the human body, to environmental
bacterial contamination. They are the central organs for the physical manipulation and …

Inanimate objects known as “fomites” can harbour microorganisms and act as possible
conduits for disease transmission. Since most people spend their time outside, they come …

This study was under taken to identify and quantify bacterial contamination on the surface of
ATMs in Sakaka city. Swabs were aseptically collected from ATM screens and keyboards …

ABSTRACT Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) services are considered one of the most
essential services offered by the banking industry globally. These services are provided …

There is an increase in the presence of drug-resistant staphylococci outside of the
nosocomial and healthcare setting. Although the presence of staphylococci has been …