Metagenomic analysis of contaminated lift buttons reveals prevalent pathogens with antimicrobial resistance genes: a study in a public hospital in Pahang, Malaysia

Introduction: Hospital lift buttons are potential reservoirs for microbial contamination, contributing to the transmission of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Despite routine cleaning efforts, concerns persisted regarding the prevalence of contaminants on these surfaces, particularly in healthca...

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Main Authors: Muhammad, Izzati, Samsuddin, Niza, Raja Abdul Rahman, Raja Noor Zaliha, Kamarudin, Norhidayah, Alias, Norsyuhada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IIUM Press 2024
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/113679/7/113679_Metagenomic%20analysis%20of%20contaminated%20lift%20buttons%20reveals%20prevalent%20pathogens.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/113679/
https://journals.iium.edu.my/ijahs/index.php/IJAHS/article/view/915
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