Nosocomial pathogens associated with the mobile phones of healthcare workers in a hospital in Anyigba, Kogi state, Nigeria
Background: Mobile phones of healthcare workers (HCWs) could be colonized by potential bacteria pathogens. The aim of this research is to evaluate the bacterial contamination and antibiotic sensitivity pattern of isolates from mobile phones of HCWs in Grimad hospital. Method: A total of 112 swab sa...
Main Authors: | E.O. Nwankwo, N. Ekwunife, K.C. Mofolorunsho |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2019-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125905963/view |
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