Date of Completion
7-2019
Document Type
Research Project
Degree Name
Grade 12
Keywords
biometric fingerprint scanners, microorganisms, microbial colonies, morphological characteristics, Biometric identification
Abstract
This study was done by swabbing the devices’ surfaces and inoculating the samples onto Nutrient Agar plates then incubated at 37°C for 24 hours. Microbial colonies on each plate were then classified based on their morphological characteristics. Results show that all biometric surfaces sampled had thriving microbial colonies, in which six classes of morphological variants were identified. Regular decontamination of the biometric fingerprint scanners and other hygiene practices should be strictly adapted. Key.
First Advisor
Pauline L. Cueno
APA Citation
Base, C. E., Lagunoy, K. T., Magpantay, M. N., Nepomuceno, C. S., & Saquilayan, M. C. (2019). Detection of microorganisms on the biometric fingerprint scanners in De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute. [Research output, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/grade_12/26/