Study suggests gloves play role in transferring bugs
A new study new suggests gloves play a role in transferring bugs between hospital surfaces, according to an article on the Becker's Infection Control and Clinical Quality website.
Researchers introduced bacteria to gloves then measuring the residue they left on sterile surfaces.
Of the bacteria tested, only A. baumannii remained on the surfaces.
Failing to remove or change contaminated gloves carries a higher risk of transmitting bacteria, the authors concluded.
June 30, 2016
Topic Area: Infection Control
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