Table 5.
MRSA survival rate on different hospital surfaces
| Reference | Type of fomite | Survival (days) |
|---|---|---|
| Fabrics | ||
| [184] | Smooth cotton | 4 to 21 |
| Cotton terry | 2 to 14 | |
| Cotton-polyester blend | 1 to 3 | |
| Polyester | 1 to 40 | |
| [188] | Cotton | 37 |
| Cotton-polyester blend | 37 | |
| Wool | 41 | |
| Silk | 37 | |
| [183] | Polyester cloth curtain | 9 |
| Plastics | ||
| [183] | Plastic charts | 11 |
| Plastic laminated bedside table | > 12 | |
| [184] | Polypropylene plastic | 40 to > 51 |
| Other surfaces | ||
| [189] | Glass | 41 |
| Tile | 45 | |
| Countertop | ≥ 60 | |
| [190] | Dry mops | 56 |
| [187] | Vinyl floors and formica Latex |
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