Oral Hygiene Habits and Toothbrush Contamination with Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus aureus in Dental Students: Epidemiological and Molecular Insights
Introduction: in toothbrushes used by dentistry students and its relationship with their oral hygiene habits. Materials and Methods: isolates. Results: in 0/4 (0%). These findings reinforce the need to improve toothbrush hygiene and storage practices to reduce the risk of pathogenic transmission. The presence of a MRSA strain calls for the implementation of effective prevention and disinfection strategies, especially in dental and community settings.
Authors
- Karla Toledo Andrade
- Paola Orellana Bravo
- Carlos Andrade Tacuri
- Roberto García Cesén (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0104-2682)
- Verónica Verdugo Tinitana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8235-056X)
- Diana Alvarez Alvarez
Institutions
- Universidad Católica de Cuenca (EC)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infection and Drug Resistance
- Published
- 2026-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/idr.s571331
- Primary Topic
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00