Bacterial contamination of curtains in clinical areas.
A small-scale study carried out by student nurses revealed ward curtains to be a source of contaminants and bacteria, including MRSA. Patients and medical staff can contaminate and be contaminated by bacteria which may be a source of cross-infection. Recommendations from the study included the promotion of further research in this area and more frequent laundering of curtains.
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School of Health Studies, Portsmouth.
D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000382:microbiology*; D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology*; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D007374:Interior Design and Furnishings