Growth of microorganisms on rubbers and plastics. Medical aspects of microbiological corrosion and the role of quality control.
The cause of nosocomial infections and their possible solutions, according to the chemical compounds of rubber and plastic equipments are shortly summarized. Compounds of rubbers and plastics act as culture medium for bacteria and fungi being causative agents in nosocomial infections and because of their long-term persistence they can be source of such infections. This problem needs cooperation between experts and specialists from different scientific fields working in both industry and medicine. Only "united forces" can make steps in order to find solutions to these emerging questions and problems.
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Institute of Microbiology, Semmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, Hungary.
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D002175:Candida / Q000254:growth & development*; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000254:growth & development*; D003343:Corrosion; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D011549:Pseudomonas / Q000254:growth & development*; D011550:Pseudomonas aeruginosa / Q000254:growth & development*; D011786:Quality Control