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Comparison of Nylon Flocked Swab and Cellulose Sponge Method for Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Gram-negative Organism Recovery from High Touch Surfaces in Patient Rooms
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August 28 2018
Source: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 39(10):1257-1261 -
Alternative Title:Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
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Description:The ideal sampling method and benefit of qualitative versus quantitative culture for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) recovery in hospitalized patient rooms and bathrooms is unknown. Although the use of nylon-flocked swabs improved overall gram-negative organism recovery compared with cellulose sponges, they were similar for CRE recovery. Quantitative culture was inferior and unrevealing beyond the qualitative results.
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Pubmed ID:30152307
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC6619416
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