Identification of bacteria on Thai banknotes and coins using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and their phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility profiles

Background The existence and transmission of pathogenic and antibiotic-resistant bacteria through currency banknotes and coins poses a global public health risk. Banknotes and coins are handled by people in everyday life and have been identified as a universal medium for potentially microbial contam...

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Main Authors: Nattamon Niyomdecha, Suwitchaya Sungvaraporn, Arisa Pinmuang, Narissara Mungkornkaew, Thanchira Saita, Waratchaya Rodraksa, Achiraya Phanitmas, Nattapong Yamasamit, Pirom Noisumdaeng
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Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2025-05-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/19465.pdf
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