ABSTRACT

In 5 from the 11 articles studied only one parameter was analysed, namely Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), S. aureus (Hatcher et al. 2016; Leibler et al. 2016; Diawara et al. 2014; DoradoGarcía et al 2013; Marshall et al 2011) or viruses (Marshall et al. 2011). In one study also fungi were target besides bacteria (Laitinen, Kontro & Kirsi, 2015) and in one study only viruses were assessed (Marshall et al. 2011). In 7 studies culture basedmethods were coupled with molecular tools assay and in 5 studies Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) was target in worker’s nose (Table 1).