How long do nosocomial pathogens persist on inanimate surfaces? A systematic review

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Authors

Axel Krämer · Institut für Hygiene und Umwelt

Ingeborg Schwebke · Robert Koch Institute

Günter Kampf · Institut für Hygiene und Umwelt

Abstract

The most common nosocomial pathogens may well survive or persist on surfaces for months and can thereby be a continuous source of transmission if no regular preventive surface disinfection is performed.

Topics & Keywords

Infection Control in Healthcare Infection Control and Ventilation Nosocomial Infections in ICU

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Infectious Diseases

Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 130-130

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-6-130

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