Are gym surfaces reservoirs for Staphylococcus aureus? A point prevalence survey

作者:Markley John Daniel*; Edmond Michael B; Major Yvette; Bearman Gonzalo; Stevens Michael P
来源:American Journal of Infection Control, 2012, 40(10): 1008-1009.
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2012.01.015

摘要

We sought to identify staphylococcal contamination of gymnasium surfaces. Various environmental surfaces were cultured at a university fitness center. Ten out of 99 samples yielded Staphylococcus aureus, all of which were methicillin-susceptible. Gym surfaces may be colonized with staphylococci and could play a role in community transmission of staphylococcal species. Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.

  • 出版日期2012-12