Microbial Contamination of Toothbrushes.
Abstract
The degree of bacterial contamination of toothbrushes after contamination and storage in vented containers or in air was studied. The capacity of toothbrush containers to exclude microorganisms of the environment from the toothbrush was also investigated. Results showed that fewer viable organisms were found on the toothbrushes hanging in air and that sterile toothbrushes were better protected from bacterial contamination by test containers than by conventional containers. Air storage is recommended in normal environments and containerized storage in contaminated environments such as shared hospital rooms. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 08, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA030467
Entities
People
- Arthur Gross
- David Rusilko
- Michael B. Dayoub
Organizations
- United States Army Institute of Surgical Research