DNA study shows stethoscopes loaded with bacteria, including staphylococcus
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 15:30
in Health & Medicine
Stethoscopes carried by health care practitioners are loaded with diverse bacteria, including some that can cause healthcare-associated infections, according to a study. The research also reviewed the effectiveness of cleaning methods, finding a standardized approach to be superior for removing bacteria compared with various approaches employed by health care practitioners.