Open AccessRisk of nosocomial bacteria transmissions: evaluation of cleaning methods of probes used for routine ultrasonagraphy
Author(s) -
TO Bello,
S.S. Taiwo,
DP Oparinde,
WO Hassan,
JO Amure
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
west african journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0189-160X
DOI - 10.4314/wajm.v24i2.28190
Subject(s) - medicine , proteus mirabilis , ultrasonography , agar plate , agar , transmission (telecommunications) , surgery , bacteria , pseudomonas aeruginosa , genetics , electrical engineering , biology , engineering
There exists a small but definite risk of nosocomial infection transmission attributable to ultrasonography probes and coupling gels.
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