Frequent Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Contamination of Gloves, Gowns, and Hands of Healthcare Workers

Overview of attention for article published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (Online), January 2015

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Improper glove use in health care can turn protective barriers into vectors of infection, increasing contamination risks, cross-t…

News story from Sydney Morning Herald on Tuesday 13 October 2015

Sydney Morning Herald, 13 Oct 2015

News story from The Canberra Times on Tuesday 13 October 2015

The Canberra Times, 13 Oct 2015

Study reveals why gowns and gloves can be so dangerous for hospital workers

Brisbane Times, 13 Oct 2015

Illustration: Rocco Fazzari A hospital ought to be the last place to get a life-threatening infection, but it happens.

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