Are gym surfaces reservoirs for Staphylococcus aureus? A point prevalence survey

We sought to identify staphylococcal contamination of gymnasium surfaces. Various environmental surfaces were cultured at a university fitness centre. Ten out of 99 samples yielded Staphylococcus aureus, all of which were methicillin-susceptible. Gym surfaces may be colonised with staphylococci and could play a role in community transmission of staphylococcal species.