Fungal contamination of outpatient examination rooms: is your office safe?
Dermatophyte and nondermatophyte fungi are ubiquitious in the envionment. This study demonstates the presence of dermatophyte fungi and saprophytic fungi contaminating step stools and flooring samples in office examination rooms. The use of protective coverings as well as other barriers will help to protect both patients and health care workers from acquiring nosocomial infection.
Division of Dermatology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA.
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D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D007374:Interior Design and Furnishings