Author:
Asraf S. Sheik, ,Pavithra P.,Muneeswari R.,Rajan Athira,Ramya S.,Surya V. Jaya, , , , ,
Abstract
Computer keyboards of a teaching laboratory were examined and bacteria were isolated from computer keyboards. The subsequent tests were done for the bacterial isolates: methyl red, vogus proskaur, citrate utilization, urease and TSI. This study paves the way to look at an inanimate object like computer keyboard as potential reservoir of bacteria.
Publisher
Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering and Sciences Engineering and Sciences Publication - BEIESP
Subject
Management of Technology and Innovation,General Engineering
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