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. 2004 Nov;25(11):997-1000.
doi: 10.1086/502333.

Should electronic faucets be recommended in hospitals?

Iris F Chaberny  1 , Petra Gastmeier
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Should electronic faucets be recommended in hospitals?

Iris F Chaberny et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2004 Nov.

Abstract

Microbiological examinations of electronic faucets newly installed in a hospital kitchen revealed high bacteria counts and Pseudomonas aeruginosa during a 6-month period of observation. Our data suggest that the use of electronic faucets poses a potential risk for nosocomial infection in high-risk areas of hospitals.

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