| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6371348 | Journal of Theoretical Biology | 2012 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We modeled the effects of environmental contamination and presence of volunteers on hospital infections. ⺠Free-living bacteria in the environment can promote transmission. ⺠Volunteers contribute substantially to MRSA transmission but they will be beneficial if well trained. ⺠Hand hygiene of volunteers and cleaning are the first two effective interventions. ⺠Isolation could be influential and dominant when the environment is sufficiently clean.
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Authors
Xia Wang, Yanni Xiao, Junrui Wang, Xinxin Lu,