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Microbiological contamination of radiological equipment [PDF]

Acta Radiologica, 2014
Background: Important changes have occurred in radiological departments (RDs) over the past 30 years. The procedures have become more complex and the number of patients has increased. This scenario could have important implications for public health and infection control but, to date, the scientific literature has dealt little with matters relating to ...
GIACOMETTI, MARIKA, GUALANO, MARIA ROSARIA, BERT, Fabrizio, Minniti D, Bistrot F, Grosso M, SILIQUINI, Roberta   +6 more
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Microbial contamination of food refrigeration equipment [PDF]

13th World Congress of Food Science & Technology, 2004
Refrigeration systems in chilled rooms in 15 plants processing a variety of foods were studied. These included plants processing raw meat and salads, Chinese ready meals, dairy products, slicing and packing of cooked meats and catering establishments. An initial survey of total numbers of microbes at a total of 891 sites on evaporators, drip trays and ...
Evans, JA, Russell, SL, James, C, Corry, JEL   +3 more
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Microbial contamination of denture polishing equipment [PDF]

South African Dental Journal, 2019
INTRODUCTION: Lathes and pumice slurry are commonly used without change or disinfection for polishing both new and old, repaired dentures PURPOSE: To identify and quantify any microorganisms harboured in these components in the laboratories of an academic teaching institution where the machines are in constant daily use.
Sykes, LM, Said, M, Ehlers, M, Mateis, SM, van Dyk, C, Dullabh, HD   +5 more
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) contamination of gynaecological equipment [PDF]

Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2015
The gynaecological environment can become contaminated by human papillomavirus (HPV) from healthcare workers' hands and gloves. This study aimed to assess the presence of HPV on frequently used equipment in gynaecological practice.In this cross-sectional study, 179 samples were taken from fomites (glove box, lamp of a gynaecological chair, gel tubes ...
Gallay, C., Miranda, E., Schaefer, S., Catarino, R., Jacot-Guillarmod, M., Menoud, P.A., Guerry, F., Achtari, C., Sahli, R., Vassilakos, P., Petignat, P.   +10 more
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Sources of contamination in electron optical equipment [PDF]

Scanning, 1981
AbstractContamination in electron optical equipment may occur in the form of carbonaceous deposit on the specimen undergoing analysis or condensation and/or polymerisation of extraneous matter upon other components of the instrument. Almost without exception these effects are undesirable and in this paper we review sources of contamination and discuss ...
V. D. Scott, G. Love, L. Laurenson, N. M. T. Dennis   +3 more
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Contamination of UK firefighters personal protective equipment and workplaces

Scientific Reports, 2023
AbstractFirefighters’ personal protective equipment (PPE) is a potential source of chronic exposure to toxic contaminants commonly released from fires. These contaminants have also been found in fire stations. However, little research characterises the routes via which fire contaminants travel back to fire stations.
Taylor A. M. Wolffe, Anna Clinton, Andrew Robinson, Louis Turrell, Anna A. Stec   +4 more
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Contamination of personal protective equipment during COVID-19 autopsies [PDF]

Virchows Archiv, 2021
AbstractConfronted with an emerging infectious disease at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the medical community faced concerns regarding the safety of autopsies on those who died of the disease. This attitude has changed, and autopsies are now recognized as indispensable tools for understanding COVID-19, but the true risk of infection to ...
Johanna M. Brandner, Peter Boor, Lukas Borcherding, Carolin Edler, Sven Gerber, Axel Heinemann, Julia Hilsenbeck, Atsuko Kasajima, Larissa Lohner, Bruno Märkl, Jessica Pablik, Ann Sophie Schröder, Julia Slotta-Huspenina, Linna Sommer, Jan-Peter Sperhake, Saskia von Stillfried, Sebastian Dintner   +16 more
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Bacterial Contamination of Equine Dentistry Equipment—Effect of Cleaning and Disinfection [PDF]

Animals, 2021
Equine dentistry has developed immensely and human dental equipment, such as handpieces, are often used. Measures to avoid the spread of infectious microorganisms are important, but this is challenging since handpieces are difficult to decontaminate. Thus, it is necessary to develop effective IPC measures in equine dentistry.
Todd Alsing-Johansson, Anja Pedersen, Karin Bergström, Susanna Sternberg-Lewerin, Johanna Penell, Anna Bergh   +5 more
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Blood Contamination of Anesthesia Equipment and Monitoring Equipment

Anesthesia & Analgesia, 1994
This study was conducted to determine the extent of blood contamination of anesthesia equipment and monitoring equipment in clinical use in operating rooms. The study employed a catalytic-test method, which is used in forensic medicine, to detect blood contamination of anesthesia equipment and monitoring equipment.
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Cross-contamination of carcasses and equipment during pork processing [PDF]

Journal of Applied Microbiology, 2002
The cross-contamination events within a commercial pork processing line were examined by a combination of ERIC-PCR DNA fingerprinting of Escherichia coli and plate counts.Sponge sampling of environmental surfaces and carcasses was performed over an 8-h processing period. Prior to the start of processing the scraper and dry polisher blades were found to
Christine E. R. Dodd, S. Kaur, Tim Aldsworth, Keith Warriner   +3 more
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