Do blood pressure cuffs transmit MRSA?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18231033
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Abstract

Blood pressure cuffs can become contaminated with MRSA, posing a potential transmission risk; however, regular disinfection has been shown to effectively prevent this contamination.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infection Control in Healthcare Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
13 January 2026