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Characterizing the microbiota of instrumentation in ophthalmology clinics during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mahjoub Heba, Zhang Sean X, Wang Jiangxia, Memon Warda, Mostafa Heba, Breazzano Mark P
Graefes Arch Clin Exp OphthalmolMar 20220 citationsCross-Sectional Study
Ophthalmology clinic instruments commonly harbored bacteria (e.g., Staphylococcus) and some SARS-CoV-2, even with disinfection. This highlights a persistent infection risk, necessitating optimized cleaning to prevent eye infections.