Microbial contamination on hospital lift buttons: a metagenomic perspective
Lift buttons in the hospitals, recognized as high-touch fomites, contributed to the transmission of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) due to frequent contact by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. Despite scheduled cleaning with dedicated chemicals, concerns remained regarding th...
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Main Authors: | Muhammad, Izzati, Samsuddin, Niza, Raja Abdul Rahman, Raja Noor Zaliha, Kamarudin, Norhidayah, Alias, Norsyuhada |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English English |
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Akademia Baru Publishing (M) Sdn Bhd
2024
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Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/119242/7/119242_Microbial%20contamination%20on%20hospital%20lift%20buttons.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/119242/13/119242_Microbial%20contamination%20on%20hospital%20lift%20buttons_SCOPUS.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/119242/ https://akademiabaru.com/submit/index.php/ard/article/view/5562 |
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