Assessment of nosocomial bacterial contamination in dental unit waterlines: Impact of flushing

Purpose: This study evaluated the extent of bacterial contamination in water from dental unit waterlines (DUWLs). Methodology: Water samples were collected (before flushing, 1 min post-flushing, and 3 min post-flushing) from 24 clinics (Group A: no disinfection, Group B: citric acid disinfectant) of...

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Main Authors: Manal M. Alkhulaifi, Dalal H. Alotaibi, Hisham Alajlan, Thekra Binshoail
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2020-02-01
Series:Saudi Dental Journal
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1013905219304134
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