Study: Stethoscopes Loaded With Potentially Harmful Bacteria

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(CBS Philly/CBS Local)– A new study from a University of Pennsylvania professor reveals that stethoscopes are loaded with bacteria, including ones that can cause health care-associated infections.
The study was conducted by Dr. Ronald Collman, a professor of medicine, pulmonary, allergy and critical care at the University of Pennsylvania.
“This study underscores the importance of adhering to rigorous infection control procedures, including full