RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Common Cold and Staphylococcus Aureus. Should you Wear Scrubs, Gowns, and Masks?
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2006
FD SAGE Publications
VO 6
IS 4
SP 5
OP 11
DO 10.1177/155989770600600402
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/6/4/5.abstract
AB Staphylocossus aureus (S. aureus) are Gram-positive spherical bacteria which appear grape-like when viewed through a microscope. S. aureus colonizes mainly in the nasal passages, but it may regularly be found in most other anatomical locales and is a leading cause of soft tissue infections. This article discusses a study to test the effectiveness of scrubs, gowns, and masks, on the airborne dispersal of S. aureus.