Efficacy of disinfection procedures to reduce Acinetobacter baumanii blaOXA-23 contamination rate of needleless connectors: an in-vitro study

• Main Authors: C. Biazus-Dalcin (Author), T.C.M. Sincero (Author), C.P. Zamparette (Author), D.C. Tartari (Author), S. de Souza (Author), T.L. Silva (Author), A. Tomazoni (Author), P.K. Rocha (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Aim: This study aimed to verify the efficacy of disinfection procedures to reduce Acinetobacter baumannii blaOXA-23 bacterial load in needleless connectors that had been experimentally contaminated. Methods: Two-way intermediate extender's hub and needle-free valve were contaminated wi...