The following is a breakdown of how often these pathogens are found on keyboards, according to studies cited in the infographic:
- MRSA: Found on 24 percent of keyboards in an Army intensive care unit
- S. aureus: Found on between 12.5 percent and 62.5 percent of keyboards and mice in medical environments
- A. baumannii: Found on 20 percent of keyboards at nurses stations
Find the whole infographic here.
More articles on infection control:
Study: CMS hospital infection data confuses patients
Healthcare workers support empowering patients to prevent HAIs, study finds
Protecting patients through the surface: Incorporating antimicrobial surfaces into infection-prevention strategies
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