Abstract
In hospital sinks, a novel plastic drain cover was effective in preventing dispersal of gram-negative bacilli and fluorescent gel associated with splattering of flowing water. Our findings suggest that the sink drain covers could provide a simple means to reduce dissemination of pathogens from contaminated sinks.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Cross Infection / microbiology
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Cross Infection / prevention & control*
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Drainage, Sanitary
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Equipment Contamination / prevention & control*
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Fluorescent Dyes / analysis*
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / isolation & purification*
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Hand Disinfection
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Hospitals
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Humans
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Plastics
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Wastewater / microbiology
Substances
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Fluorescent Dyes
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Plastics
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Waste Water