Health care-associated infections (HAIs) are a global problem associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. Controlling the spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria is a major …

Background Multiple drug resistance (MDR) in staphylococci, including resistance to the
semi‐synthetic penicillinase‐resistant penicillins such as meticillin, is a problem of global …

Background The hospital environment is a source of pathogen transmission. The effect of
enhanced disinfection strategies on the hospital-wide incidence of infection has not been …

Pathogenic bacteria that adhere on the surface of textiles, especially healthcare workers'
uniforms, have brought severe problems, including nosocomial infection and other infectious …

Objectives Despite a growing body of literature, uncertainty regarding the influence of
physician dress on patients' perceptions exists. Therefore, we performed a systematic review …

Healthcare workers (HCWs) wear uniforms, such as scrubs and lab coats, for several
reasons:(1) to identify themselves as hospital personnel to their patients and employers;(2) …

Healthcare personnel (HCP) attire is an aspect of the medical profession steeped in culture
and tradition. The role of attire in cross-transmission remains poorly established, and until …

Humans have worn clothing for thousands of years, and since its invention, clothing has
evolved from its simple utilitarian function for survival to become an integral part of society …

Although the role of pets in household transmission of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA) has been examined previously, only minor attention has been given to the …

Background Infectious diseases are a significant threat in both healthcare and community
settings. Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) in particular are a leading cause of …