Scientific article
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) contamination of gynaecological equipment

Published inSexually transmitted infections, vol. 92, no. 1, p. 19-23
Publication date2016
Abstract

The gynaecological environment can become contaminated by human papillomavirus (HPV) from healthcare workers' hands and gloves. This study aimed to assess the presence of HPV on frequently used equipment in gynaecological practice.

Keywords
  • Cross Infection/prevention & control/virology
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • DNA, Viral
  • Disinfection/standards
  • Equipment Contamination/prevention & control/statistics & numerical data
  • Female
  • Fomites/virology
  • Gynecology
  • Humans
  • Papillomaviridae/pathogenicity
  • Papillomavirus Infections/prevention & control/transmission
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Vagina/virology
Citation (ISO format)
GALLAY, Caroline et al. Human papillomavirus (HPV) contamination of gynaecological equipment. In: Sexually transmitted infections, 2016, vol. 92, n° 1, p. 19–23. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2014-051977
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Journal ISSN1368-4973
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