We sought to identify staphylococcal contamination of gymnasium surfaces. Various
environmental surfaces were cultured at a university fitness center. Ten out of 99
samples yielded Staphylococcus aureus, all of which were methicillin-susceptible. Gym surfaces may be colonized with staphylococci
and could play a role in community transmission of staphylococcal species.
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Published online: May 24, 2012
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