Table 2 Survival (semi-quantitative counts) of MRSA, VRE and ESBL-producing E.coli on different international banknotes, over time
Time (h) | Currency | MRSA | VRE | ESBL (+) E.coli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Euro | Ø | + | + |
Kuna | Ø | Ø | Ø | |
Leu (RON) | +++ | +++ | +++ | |
Dirham | Ø | + | Ø | |
Dollar | + | Ø | + | |
Canadian Dollar | + | Ø | Ø | |
Rupee | Ø | + | Ø | |
6 | Euro | Ø | Ø | + |
Kuna | Ø | Ø | Ø | |
Leu (RON) | +++ | +++ | +++ | |
Dirham | Ø | Ø | Ø | |
Dollar | Ø | + | + | |
Canadian Dollar | + | + | Ø | |
Rupee | Ø | Ø | Ø | |
24 | Euro | Ø | Ø | Ø |
Kuna | Ø | Ø | Ø | |
Leu (RON) | ++ | Ø | Ø | |
Dirham | Ø | Ø | Ø | |
Dollar | Ø | Ø | Ø | |
Canadian Dollar | Ø | Ø | Ø | |
Rupee | Ø | Ø | Ø |