Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Contamination on Physiotherapy Equipment Used in Selected Tertiary and Private Hospitals in Anambra State, Nigeria
Abstract:Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) refers to a group of Gram-positive bacteria that are genetically distinct from other strains of Staphylococcus aureus.
Aims / Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus bacterial contaminations on physiotherapy equipment in selected hospitals in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Methods: This study is a cross-sectional study. A total of Sixty-eight (68) swab samples were collected from f… Show more
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