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http://www.fgcu.edu/Aquila/files/3-2_Hmissa_et_al_Environmental_Surface_Sampling_for_Methicillin_Resistant_Staphylococcus_aureus_(MRSA).pdf

“…Published reports in the literature show hospital surfaces ranging from 1% to 27% on regular hospital wards, and up to 64% in burn units (Boyce, 2007). Published reports from community settings such as locker rooms and weight rooms report from 10% to 31% (Oller et al, 2010), (Roberts et al, 2011). We can therefore state that FGCU is a safe environment concerning the presence of MRSA, and recognize the effectiveness of sanitation and disinfection procedures utilized in its facilities as satisfactory.…”