Assessment of handwashing impact on detection of SARS-CoV-2, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli on hands in rural and urban settings of Côte d'Ivoire during COVID-19 pandemic

• Main Authors: Sylvain Gnamien Traoré (Author), Gilbert Fokou (Author), Affou Séraphin Wognin (Author), Semone Annick Gertrude Dié (Author), Nogbou Andetchi Aubin Amanzou (Author), Kathrin Heitz-Tokpa (Author), Sopi Mathilde Tetchi (Author), Malik Orou Seko (Author), Aimé Roland Sanhoun (Author), Adjaratou Traoré (Author), Etilé Augustin Anoh (Author), Issaka Tiembre (Author), Marina Koussemon-Camara (Author), Chantal Akoua-Koffi (Author), Bassirou Bonfoh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Handwashing is the first line of hygiene measures and one of the oldest methods of preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Despite its efficacy in the health system, handwashing is often inadequately practiced by populations. This study aimed to assess the presence of SARS-...