MRSA Contamination of Computer Terminals

Household MRSA contamination may fuel repeat infections

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) contamination of retail pork.

Recent reports of isolation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from food animals have raised concern about the potential for foodborne transmission. This study evaluated the prevalence of MRSA contamination of retail pork from 4 Canadian provinces. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from 31/402 [7.7%, 95% confidence interval (CI): 5.5% to 10.7%] of sampl...

Contamination of stethoscopes with MRSA and current disinfection practices.

Acinetobacter baumannii and MRSA contamination on reusable phlebotomy tourniquets.

OBJECTIVE A study was undertaken to determine the incidence of Acinetobacter baumannii and methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) contamination on reusable phlebotomy tourniquets at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX. DESIGN Reusable tourniquets (n=200) were collected after being used for one day in the outpatient blood collection center (n=100) or during morning blood ...

Evaluation of microbial contamination of mobile phones and computer mice and keyboards in a dental school

Introduction: Mobile phones and computers are a reservoir of growth and transmission of microorganisms. This study aimed to evaluate the microbial contamination of computers and mobile phones used by students of an academic dental school, compared to the students of a non-medical school. Methods: Sampling was performed on 44 computers and 45 mobile phones in a dental school (test) and a non-med...