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Bacteria found in a wind instrument
purchased from an online auction site.
Although these particular bacteria are
non-pathogenic, those that cause
disease may be transmitted as easily.
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For years, everyone – musicians, instrument dealers, teachers, students, parents
– believed that standard cleaning techniques kept instruments germ-free. Laboratory
studies commissioned by Encore found pathogens can thrive in wind instrument bodies,
as well as in mouthpieces, in some cases up to five months after instruments were
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You may be exposing yourself to bacteria and pathogens from previous users if you
“rent-to-buy”, are loaned a school owned instrument, or buy a used instrument. And
today, thousands of “new” and “slightly used” instruments are being bought and sold
over the Internet, through on-line auctions, and through virtual “yard sales” and want ads. Simply put, when you don’t know the health history of the previous
player, your own health could be at risk.
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Due to their delicate nature, brass and woodwind instruments can be damaged by disinfectants.
And common disinfectants do not kill all bacteria or viruses. The MaestroMD sterilization process kills 100% of bacteria,
viruses and fungi and is safe for all wind instruments. This proven process has been used since the late 1930s to sterilize spices. Today it is also used
to sterilize medical supplies, instruments and equipment. |
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Supporting MaestroMD is a Scientific Advisory Board, headed by Edward Butler, M.D.
( "Dr.
Ted" ) and his team of experts provide guidance and oversight on medical
issues involving cross-contamination and infectious diseases. |
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Edward Butler, M.D., a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine and Board
certified in Infectious diseases. Currently he is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Tufts and chair of Encore's Scientific Advisory
Board. |
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Why Sterilize Your Wind Instrument?