Study of Microorganisms Isolated From Palm and Articles Used By Health Care Workers.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science And Advanced Clinical Research (IJMACR) - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Hospital acquired infection or nosocomial infection is a major problem worldwide. Health care workers (HCWs) are potential source of Health Care Associated Infections (HAI) with many of the pathogens transmitted by contaminated hands and articles used by HCWs. Objectivre: Hence, the present study was undertaken to detect the microorganisms isolated from palm and articles used by Health Care Workers (HCWs) in a tertiary care hospital. MATERIAL & METHODS: The present cross-sectional study included 80 Health Care Workers (HCWs) and 20 Controls. Swabs were collected from Palm of dominant hand before & after Hand Hygiene and articles used by them. Swabs were cultured and growth was identified by conventional methods. Antibiotic susceptibility profile was studied. Results: 24 bacterial strains were isolated from palm of controls before Hand Hygiene, whereas 144 microorganisms were isolated from palm of Health Care Workers before Hand Hygiene. 9 MRSA and 37.6% ESBL producing strains were isolated from HCWs. CONCLUSION: Strict implementation of Infection Control Practices should be done to prevent Health Care Associated infection (HAI). Word count: 169
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Dr. Silpi Basak
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