Abstract
Dispersal of Staphylococcus aureus into the air is fairly common and is sometimes profuse among men, but is rare and very slight among young women. Shedding from the skin is increased by friction from clothes. The main site of shedding is the skin of the perineal area. Dispersal can be reduced by bacteria-proof underpants.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1131-1133 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Lancet (London, England) |
| Volume | 304 |
| Issue number | 7889 |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Nov 1974 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Air Microbiology
- Carrier State
- Clothing
- Cross Infection
- Female
- General Surgery
- Gossypium
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nose
- Operating Rooms
- Perineum
- Personnel, Hospital
- Polyethylenes
- Sex Factors
- Skin
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Staphylococcus
- Surgical Wound Infection
- Ventilation
- Comparative Study
- Journal Article