1. A Tribute to Toilet Paper
- Author
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Walter T. Hughes
- Subjects
Paper ,Microbiology (medical) ,medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,Enterobacteriaceae Infections ,Historical Article ,Tribute ,History, 19th Century ,Hygiene ,Bacterial Infections ,History, 20th Century ,Public relations ,History, 18th Century ,Washing hands ,Surgery ,Infectious disease prevention / control ,fluids and secretions ,Infectious Diseases ,Humans ,Toilet paper ,Medicine ,Toilet Facilities ,business ,Enteric virus - Abstract
In modern use, toilet paper would seem to play an important role as a barrier to the transmission of enteric infection by the fecal-manual-oral route. A historical review reveals a dearth of information on this topic. The remarkable compliance with the hygienic practice of toilet paper use is in contrast to the more limited compliance with hand-washing policies touted universally as a sound infection-control measure.
- Published
- 1988