Abstract:Background: The white medical coats used by health professionals may serve as a source of infection in health services because it is a potential vehicle for transmission of microorganisms. There are several studies that warn of the inherent dangers in bacterial contamination in lab coats, but there are few reports of fungal contamination in this personal protection equipment.
Aims:The study aims to identify fungi in dental lab coats and to propose an adequate cleaning methodology for these lab coats.Method: Sa… Show more
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