Abstract
In a randomized nonblinded trial, we demonstrated that daily disinfection of high-touch surfaces in rooms of patients with Clostridium difficile infection and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization reduced acquisition of the pathogens on hands after contacting high-touch surfaces and reduced contamination of hands of healthcare workers caring for the patients.
Publication types
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Clostridioides difficile
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Clostridium Infections / prevention & control
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Disinfection / methods*
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Disinfection / statistics & numerical data
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Hand Hygiene / standards*
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Health Personnel*
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Hospitals, Veterans
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Humans
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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Middle Aged
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Occupational Exposure / prevention & control*
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Ohio
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Patient Isolation*
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Patients' Rooms*
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Prospective Studies
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Staphylococcal Infections / prevention & control