Various bacteria, yeasts and fungi have been isolated from coins worldwide. Fomites & money in the spread of ... a potential source of pathogens, and paper currency recovered from hospitals ...

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In conclusion, laboratory experiments revealed that bacteria are able to survive on banknotes and coins, and that the potential for their transmission via money is possible. Although viruses have ...