Open AccessRisk of nosocomial bacteria transmissions: evaluation of cleaning methods of probes used for routine ultrasonagraphy
Author(s) -
T O Bello,
SS Taiwo,
DP Oparinde,
Waqar Hassan,
J O 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.