Methods for calculating the efficiency of bacterial surface sampling techniques

Whyte, W. , Carson, W. and Hambraeus, A. (1989) Methods for calculating the efficiency of bacterial surface sampling techniques. Journal of Hospital Infection, 13(1), pp. 33-41. (doi: 10.1016/0195-6701(89)90093-5) (PMID:2564016)

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Abstract

A mathematical model is described which may be used to assess the efficiency and consistency of a surface sampling method as well as estimate the concentration of bacteria on the site prior to sampling.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Whyte, Dr William
Authors: Whyte, W., Carson, W., and Hambraeus, A.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering
Journal Name:Journal of Hospital Infection
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0195-6701
ISSN (Online):1532-2939

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