Some bacteria can live longer on toys, books and cribs

Even after cleaning, the researchers found that biofilms were able to survive for many hours on cribs, toys and books.

The researchers note that this testing was done after the surfaces had been cleaned, and prior to the center opening in the morning, meaning it had been a long time since the surfaces and objects had human contact.

The investigators then tested 1-month-old biofilm of S. pyogenes and S. pneumoniae to see whether the bacteria was able to colonize. Results revealed that the biofilms could effectively colonize a mouse model.

Other experiments found that the biofilms were able to survive for many hours on human hands, books, hard and soft toys and surfaces, even after cleaning.

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