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View article: Microbial cross contamination in household laundering and microbial ecology of household washing machines
Microbial cross contamination in household laundering and microbial ecology of household washing machines Open
Household washing machines host diverse microbial communities that may include opportunistic pathogens, potentially impacting laundry hygiene and human health. However, our understanding of these communities and their transfer abilities re…
View article: Microbiome of Clothing Items Worn for a Single Day in a Non-Healthcare Setting
Microbiome of Clothing Items Worn for a Single Day in a Non-Healthcare Setting Open
When worn, clothing acquires a microbiome of bacteria and fungi derived from the wearer’s skin and from the environment. The types of bacteria and fungi that may be recovered from clothing in healthcare settings have been well characterize…
View article: Potential for Microbial Cross Contamination of Laundry from Public Washing Machines
Potential for Microbial Cross Contamination of Laundry from Public Washing Machines Open
Although clothes washing machines remove dirt, microorganisms are not reliably removed by modern cold-water machine-washing practices. Microbial bioburden on clothing originates from the wearer’s skin, the environment (indoor and outdoor),…