Specific antibacterial activity of copper alloy touch surfaces in five long-term care facilities for older adults.

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Date publication

décembre 2019

Journal

The Journal of hospital infection

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr GANGLOFF Sophie


Tous les auteurs :
Colin M, Charpentier E, Klingelschmitt F, Bontemps C, De Champs C, Reffuveille F, Gangloff SC

Résumé

Pathogens involved in healthcare-associated infections can quickly spread in the environment, particularly to frequently touched surfaces, which can be reservoirs for pathogens.

Mots clés

Antimicrobial surfaces, Bacterial identification, Copper, Healthcare-associated infections, Long-term care facilities, MALDI-TOF

Référence

J. Hosp. Infect.. 2019 Dec 3;: