The potential role of stethoscopes as a source of nosocomial infection

Background: Infectious diseases can be transmitted in various ways . Indirect transmission or vehicle-borne transmission of infection can occur through various agents like instruments, utensils, water, or food. In hospital settings, transmission of infection through contaminated medical devices is a...

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Main Authors: Neetu Gupta, Nageswari Gandham, Rabindra Nath Misra, Savita Jadhav, Mahadeo Ujgare, Chanda Vyawahare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University
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Online Access:http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2014;volume=7;issue=2;spage=156;epage=159;aulast=Gupta