Microbial contamination of pharmaceutical injections at the site of administration

Whyte, W. , Hilditch, T.E. and Bell, N.D.S. (1984) Microbial contamination of pharmaceutical injections at the site of administration. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 9(1), pp. 61-67. (doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.1984.tb00919.x) (PMID:6715562)

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Abstract

The administration of a subcutaneous injection was simulated by piercing the skin of volunteers with syringe needles. Interiors of 2.4% of the needles were found to be contaminated with micro‐organisms from the skin as were 3.8% of the exterior surfaces.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Whyte, Dr William
Authors: Whyte, W., Hilditch, T.E., and Bell, N.D.S.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering
Journal Name:Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:0269-4727
ISSN (Online):1365-2710

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