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1. A Study of Microflora on Tiled and Carpeted Surfaces in a Hospital Nursery.

Author

Lanese, Richard R., Keller, Martin D., Macpherson, Cohn A., and Covey, Ralph C.

Subjects
CARPET tiles, HOSPITAL nurseries, NEONATAL infections, AIRBORNE infection, MICROBIAL contamination, MICROORGANISMS, MICROBIAL cultures, ANALYSIS of variance, PUBLIC health research
Abstract

The subject of carpeting in hospitals is timely and controversial and the present report deals with measurement of microflora in hospital carpeting. This is the first of several papers which will deal with microflora in the air, and with colonization rates and infections in newborns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
1973
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2. Microbiological Comparison of Dental Handpieces 1. Preliminary Report.

Author

MADDEN, RICHARD M. and HAUSLER, JR., W. J.

Subjects
DENTAL equipment, AIR microbiology, MICROBIOLOGY, AEROSOLS, ORAL microbiology, AIRBORNE infection
Abstract

This article reports on microbiology in terms of dental handpieces and instruments. The article discusses the air-turbine handpiece, its use and mechanisms, and the aerosol it generates when it is activated. Information is provided on the bacterial contamination of exam rooms when the tool is used, noting the roles of air samplers in research.

Published
1963
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