SynthesisEpidemiology and infection2017
Mechanisms for floor surfaces or environmental ground contamination to cause human infection: a systematic review.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 33 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Antimicrobial Peptides as Next-Generation Disinfectants: Tackling Biocide and Antimicrobial Resistance in Hospital Hygiene - A Narrative Review.Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins · 2026Review
- Exploring entry pathways of microorganisms into an anatomical dissection course.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Unfolding the risk: a pilot study of airborne contamination in the operating room during total joint arthroplasty.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Electrolyzed Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) Aqueous Solution as Low-Impact and Eco-Friendly Agent for Floor Cleaning and Sanitation.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Effects of patient room layout on viral accruement on healthcare professionals' hands.Indoor air · 2021Article
- Risk factors of non-typhoidalBMJ paediatrics open · 2021Article
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- Activity of Hospital Disinfectants against Vegetative Cells and Spores of Clostridioides difficile Embedded in Biofilms.Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy · 2019Article
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Shoe soles have been shown to transfer infectious microorganisms to floor and ground surfaces. However, the possible modes of transmission of infectious agents from floors or ground surfaces to human contact for infection have not been systematically reviewed. A systematic review was performed on articles indexed in medical databases (Medline, EMBASE, PubMed) using a pre-defined search strategy and MeSH terms (date of last search: 15 March 2016). Only primary research studies in English that investigated the transmission dynamics of infectious microorganisms from floor or ground surfaces to human infection were included. Extraction of articles was performed two independent reviewers using pre-defined data fields in an Excel sheet. Disagreements were resolved by consensus. Thirty studies met the inclusion criteria. Almost all hospital-associated microorganisms including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium difficile, and multidrug-resistant Gram-negative species were identified on floor or ground surfaces. Several modes of transmission dynamics, most commonly direct contact or aerosolization, were identified. In conclusion, interventions such as efficient cleaning of floor surfaces and vectors that transfer infectious organisms to floors such as shoe soles could be an effective infection control strategy to prevent human disease.
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