Toothbrush Contamination: A Review of the Literature

Toothbrushes are commonly used in hospital settings and may harbor potentially harmful microorganisms. A peer-reviewed literature review was conducted to evaluate the cumulative state of knowledge related to toothbrush contamination and its possible role in disease transmission. A systematic review...

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Main Authors: Michelle R. Frazelle, Cindy L. Munro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Nursing Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/420630