An investigation of microbial contamination in the home
- 1 August 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Epidemiology and Infection
- Vol. 89 (2), 279-293
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022172400070819
Abstract
An investigation of the bacterial flora in over 200 homes is reported. The occurrence of potential pathogens and the levels of contamination at individual sites, particularly in the kitchen, toilet and bathroom is described and the implications for hygiene practices in the home discussed.This publication has 16 references indexed in Scilit:
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