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Types of bacteria isolated from phones and hands of HCWs
| Bacteria | Mobile phones (n = 200) | Dominant hands of HCWs (n = 200) |
|---|---|---|
| CoNSa | 181 | 193 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 50 | 53 |
| Moulds | 20 | 19 |
| Nonenteric Gram-negatives | 19 | 26 |
| Coliforms | 15 | 12 |
| Streptococci | 12 | 18 |
| Enterococcus spp. | 7 | 9 |
| Yeasts | 3 | 3 |
CoNS: Coagulase-negative staphylococci.
