Specific antibacterial activity of copper alloy touch surfaces in five long-term care facilities for older adults.
Fiche publication
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
Lien Pubmed
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;: