Sartoretti T, et al. – This study was carried out to assess hygienic conditions of ultrasound probes before and after hygiene training in radiology institutions in comparison to bacterial contamination in public places. The results confirmed that bacterial contamination of ultrasound probes prior to hygiene training proved to be high and displayed higher bacterial load than toilets seats or bus poles. Importantly, radiologists should be aware that the lack of hygiene in the field of ultrasound diagnostics puts patients at risk of healthcare–associated infections.