A Closer Look at Dirty Stethoscopes Across 28 studies, the average rate of stethoscope contamination with bacteria was 85% and ranged from 47 to 100%.

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Though doctors may disinfect their hands to prevent spreading illness, there may be another bacteria-ridden object they have on them that doesn't get the same cleaning treatment: their stethoscopes.

DETROIT (WWJ) - They're a symbol of healing, but a new study finds one of the tools doctors use can be a magnet for bacteria. The diaphragm of a stethoscope — the round piece placed against a ...

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In New Doctor’s Office, Stethoscope Wears You 28 Comments by: Al Williams November 26, 2023 ...