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Dangerous Bacteria Found On Cell Phones of Hospital

Patients

ScienceDaily.comJune 1,2011

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Cell phones used by patients and their visitors

were twice as likely to contain potentially

dangerous bacteria as those of healthcare workers.

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Department of Medical Microbiology collected swab samples from three parts of cell phones -- the keypad, microphone and

ear piece.

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MEDICAL EMPLOYEES PATIENT, PATIENTS’ COMPANIONS &

VISITORS

Collected Mobile Phones 67 133

Positive for Pathogens 20.6% 39.6%

Contained Multidrug Resistant Pathogens 0 7

patient phones

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The types of bacteria that were found on the patients' mobile phones and their resistance patterns were very worrisome

Mobile phones of medical personnel may be a potential source of bacterial pathogens in the hospital setting.

Findings suggest that mobile phones of patients, patients' companions and visitors represent higher risk for nosocomial pathogen colonization than those of healthcare workers.

Specific infection control measures may be required for this threat."

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Te!nk U

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