Abstract
In the absence of a gold standard, we compared two glove-sampling methodologies, direct imprint and the sponge stick, to detect a difference between two arms in our study relative to total amount and presence of bacteria.
Publication types
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Academic Medical Centers
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Baltimore
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Colony Count, Microbial
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Gloves, Protective / microbiology*
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Hand / microbiology
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Hand Disinfection
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Hand Hygiene / methods
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Humans