Impact of alcohol gel on hand bacteria in healthcare professionals

• Main Authors: Gabriel Faria (Author), Ralciane Menezes (Author), Priscila Alves (Author), Lara Marques (Author), Nagela Silva (Author), Meliza Bessa (Author), Felipe Silva (Author), Denise Röder (Author), Reginaldo Pedroso (Author), Mario Penatti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background and objectives: Healthcare-Associated Infections are a problem reported by hospitals worldwide, increasing patient morbidity and mortality, prolonging hospitalization, and increasing health care costs. The hands of health professionals are still the main source of infections, making hand...