Bacterial contamination of computer keyboards in a teaching hospital

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Schultz, M ^{[1
]}

Gill, J ^{[1
]}

Zubairi, S ^{[1
]}

Huber, R ^{[1
]}

Gordin, F ^{[1
]}

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[1] Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Washington, DC 20422 USA

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INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY | 2003年 / 24卷 / 04期

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10.1086/502200

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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

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1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

We tested 100 keyboards in 29 clinical areas for bacterial contamination. Ninety five were positive for microorganisms. Streptococcus, Clostridium perfringens, Enterococcus (including one vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus), Staphylococcus aureus, fungi, and gram-negative organisms were isolated. Computer equipment must be kept clean so it does not become another vehicle for transmission of pathogens to patients (Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2003;24:302-303).

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