Wearing Occlusive Gloves Increases the Density of Staphylococcus aureus in Patients with Hand Eczema

Wearing Occlusive Gloves Increases the Density of Staphylococcus aureus in Patients with Hand Eczema

Hand eczema is frequently colonized with Staphylococcus aureus. Some patients with hand eczema wear occlusive gloves regularly; however, the effect of this on the density of S. aureus is unexplored. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of occlusive gloves on the density of S. aureus sample...

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Main Authors: Line Brok Nørreslet, Sofie Marie Edslev, Esben Meulengracht Flachs, Niels Erik Ebbehøj, Paal Skytt Andersen, Tove Agner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society for Publication of Acta Dermato-Venereologica 2021-08-01
Series:Acta Dermato-Venereologica
Subjects:
hand eczema
staphylococcus aureus
occlusive gloves
bacteria
alcohol-based hand rub
infection prevention
Online Access: https://www.medicaljournals.se/acta/content/html/10.2340/00015555-3866

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