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Newest firstBackgroundMobile phones are potential reservoirs for pathogens and sources of healthcare-associated illnesses. More microbes can be found on a mobile phone than on a mans lavatory seat, the sole of a shoe, or a door handle. When examining patients, frequent handling of mobile phones can spread bacteria and provide a suitable breeding environment for numerous microorganisms. Nevertheless, evidence of bacterial cont…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundOccupational exposure to blood and body fluids is a major risk factor for the transmission of blood-borne infections to healthcare workers. There are several primary studies in Ethiopia yet they might not be at the national level to quantify the extent of occupational blood and body fluid exposures among the healthcare workers. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevale…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundEffective infection prevention and control measures, such as such hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment, instrument processing, safe injection, and safe disposal of infectious wastes in the healthcare facilities maximize patient outcomes and are essential to providing effective, efficient, and quality health care services. In Ethiopia, findings regarding infection prevention practices am…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe stethoscope, which is universally used as a medical device by healthcare providers, is likely to be contaminated by pathogenic microorganisms. And regular cleaning of the diaphragm of the stethoscope with a suitable disinfectant is decisive. However, in the resource constrained setting like many healthcare facilities in Ethiopia healthcare providers stethoscope disinfection practice and its associate…
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