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. 1977 Aug;79(1):133–140. doi: 10.1017/s002217240005292x

Bacterial contamination control mats: a comparative study.

H M Meddick
PMCID: PMC2129913  PMID: 267665

Abstract

The ability of six different types of contamination control mats currently in use at the entrances to theatre suites and other clean areas to remove bacteria-carrying particles from theatre trolley wheeels was compared. Marked differences in the effectiveness of this property were obtained; and all mats showed some disadvantages. Modification of one of the mats has resulted in improved efficiency under working conditions.

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