ReviewCureus2023
The Role of the Biosafety Cabinet in Preventing Infection in the Clinical Laboratory.
Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.
- A proposal of good manufacturing practices (GMP) laboratory for CAR T-cell therapy in Latin America and the Caribbean: challenges and opportunities.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Performance evaluation of biological safety cabinets: a real-world analysis.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
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- Evaluation of protexin probiotics on the growth, and health of Cirrhinus mrigala (Mrigal).Scientific reports · 2025Article
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Authors and funding
4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Clinical laboratories are essential in healthcare to better diagnose, treat, and track medical diseases. However, handling infectious organisms and possibly infectious materials in these laboratories puts the safety of laboratory workers and the general public at risk. By controlling the distribution of infectious substances and stopping the spread of diseases, biosafety cabinets (BSCs) have become crucial tools in guaranteeing laboratory safety. The prevention of infections is most important in medical and laboratory settings. In clinical laboratories, biological and infectious agents are handled, posing threats to healthcare workers and the general public. To avoid infections, proper training of the BSC is essential. Laboratory employees are instructed in aseptic procedures, proper hand posture, and efficient personal protection when working in the cabinet. These instructions decrease the chance of contaminating the surrounding area. Additionally, user ergonomics are taken into account while designing BSC, reducing operator fatigue, and guaranteeing that staff can execute tasks precisely for extended periods. This review highlights the importance of biosafety cabinets in maintaining a secure laboratory environment and explains their crucial function in infection control.
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