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Bacterial contamination of inanimate surfaces and equipment in the intensive care unit


Intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired infections are a challenging health problem worldwide, especially when caused
by multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens. In ICUs, inanimate surfaces and equipment (e.g., bedrails, stethoscopes,
medical charts, ultrasound machine) may be co taminated by bacteria, including MDR isolates. Cross-transmission of microorganisms from inanimate surfaces may have a significant role for ICU-acquired colonization and infections. Contamination may result from healthcare workers’ hands or by direct patient shedding of bacteria which are able to survive up to several months on dry surfaces.


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Journal of Intensive Care (2015) 3:54
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