Microorganisms in the hair of staff and patients in an intensive care unit.
Bacteria in the hair of staff members and patients of the Intensive Care Unit were studied. Pathogenic organisms were isolated in both groups indicating possible dangers and the need for the awareness of hair as a carrier of bacteria is stressed.
D005387:Finland; D006197:Hair / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital