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A preliminary bacterial study of Egyptian paper money.
- Source :
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International Journal of Environmental Health Research . Jun2005, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p235-240. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- The objective of this study was to investigate the extent of contamination of some of the most used paper denominations of the Egyptian currency (25 PT). Sixty-nine bills in circulation were collected from November 2003 through January 2004. A swab from each bill was cultured on nutrient agar and incubated at 37°C for 48?h. Results showed that over 65% of these bills had a bacterial count above 5.0?cm 2 . A preliminary identification of organisms present on these paper notes was done using selected Petri dishes with well-defined colonies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MONEY
*BILLS of exchange
*BACTERIA
*MICROBIAL contamination
*ORGANISMS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09603123
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Environmental Health Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17210910
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09603120500105976