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  • Title: Mice in the emergency department: vector for infection or technological aid?
    Author: Gray J, Mc Nicholl B, Webb H, Hogg G.
    Journal: Eur J Emerg Med; 2007 Jun; 14(3):160-2. PubMed ID: 17473611.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To study the type of bacterial flora present on computer mice in an emergency department. METHODS: Computer mice in the emergency department of a single institution, were swabbed on three separate occasions over a 12-month period. Swabs were plated out on McConkey agar and blood agar. Isolated organisms were identified by senior laboratory personnel using Gram stain, colony morphology and susceptibility testing. RESULTS: No methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was identified on the equipment. Two samples cultured methicillin-sensitive coagulase positive staphylococci. A range of other organisms were identified. CONCLUSIONS: In contrast to studies in other hospital departments, no methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was identified on computer mice in the emergency department. These results suggest that mouse operated software is not adding to infection control problems in relation to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in this environment.
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