Biofilms: A microbial home

Chandki, Rita; Banthia, Priyank; Banthia, Ruchi

doi:10.4103/0972-124x.84377

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“…Bacteria bound to surfaces are commonly surrounded by polymeric substances, which is a main characteristic of a biofilm [12]. Biofilms can be formed on almost every surface in an aqueous environment [13]. The formation of biofilms increases microbial tolerance against mechanical, physical and chemical stress [14].…”

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Influence of Sampling Site and other Environmental Factors on the Bacterial Community Composition of Domestic Washing Machines

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Modern, mainly sustainability-driven trends, such as low-temperature washing or bleach-free liquid detergents, facilitate microbial survival of the laundry processes. Favourable growth conditions like humidity, warmth and sufficient nutrients also contribute to microbial colonization of washing machines. Such colonization might lead to negatively perceived staining, corrosion of washing machine parts and surfaces, as well as machine and laundry malodour. In this study, we characterized the bacterial community of 13 domestic washing machines at four different sampling sites (detergent drawer, door seal, sump and fibres collected from the washing solution) using 16S rRNA gene pyrosequencing and statistically analysed associations with environmental and user-dependent factors. Across 50 investigated samples, the bacterial community turned out to be significantly site-dependent with the highest alpha diversity found inside the detergent drawer, followed by sump, textile fibres isolated from the washing solution, and door seal. Surprisingly, out of all other investigated factors only the monthly number of wash cycles at temperatures ≥ 60 • C showed a significant influence on the community structure. A higher number of hot wash cycles per month increased microbial diversity, especially inside the detergent drawer. Potential reasons and the hygienic relevance of this finding need to be assessed in future studies.

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Influence of Sampling Site and other Environmental Factors on the Bacterial Community Composition of Domestic Washing Machines

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“…Whenever a biomaterial is implanted, a competition for surface colonization starts between the host's and the bacterial cells, that may eventually be present. Whenever the bacteria adhere to the implant, immediate biofilm formation takes place, making the micro organisms extremely resistant to host's defense mechanisms and to antimicrobials [25,26,27,28,29]. The colonization of the implant from the bacteria is then decided at the very time of surgery, even if the clinical consequences, the "post-surgical infection", may become evident only weeks, months or even years after surgery, depending on the relative balance between the microorganisms and the host's individual inflammatory response.…”

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Local Antibacterial Implant Protection in Orthopedics and Trauma: What’s New?

Romanò¹,

Божкова

Artyukh

et al. 2019

Traumatology and Orthopedics of Russia

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Current prophylactic and hygienic measures notwithstanding, implant-related infection remains among leading reasons for failure in orthopaedics and trauma surgery, resulting in extremely high social and economic costs. Various antibacterial coating technologies have been proven safe and effective both in preclinical and in clinical settings and able to reduce post-surgical infections up to 90%, depending on the type of the coating and on the experimental setup. In spite of this findings, the widespread use of these technologies is still limited by several factors. After reviewing the latest evidence on currently available antibacterial coatings, an algorithm is proposed to calculate the impact of the delayed introduction of these technologies in the clinical practice. When applied to joint arthroplasties, our calculator shows that each year of delay to implement an antibacterial coating, able to reduce post-surgical infection by 80% at a final user's cost price of €600, causes an estimated 35 200 new cases of periprosthetic joint infection in Europe and additional annual hospital costs of approximately €440 million. Faster and more affordable regulatory pathways for antibacterial coating technologies and an adequate reimbursement policy for their clinical use appear a feasible solution to mitigate the impact of implant-related infections and may benefit patients, healthcare systems, and related research. реферат несмотря на современные достижения профилактики и гигиены, имплант-ассоциированная инфекция остается одной из основных причин несостоятельных результатов ортопедических и травматологических вмешательств, что приводит к чрезвычайно высоким социальным и экономическим издержкам. Различные технологии антибактериального покрытия имплантатов зарекомендовали себя как безопасное и эффектив-

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“…Para o uso de água estéril (15) aqueles sem o uso de creme dental (26) . Diante disso as escovas devem ser descontaminadas antes do uso, preferencialmente com CHX a 0,12% (27) .…”

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Cuidados Bucais Em Pacientes Ventilados Mecanicamente: Conhecimento De Enfermeiros De Um Hospital Escola

Silva

Gonçalves

Bueno

et al. 2018

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Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento acerca dos cuidados bucais realizados por enfermeiros a pacientes ventilados mecanicamente. Método: Estudo transversal, realizado em um hospital escola de Goiânia/Goiás. A coleta de dados deu-se por meio de questionário estruturado. Resultados: Os enfermeiros conhecem as medidas recomendadas sobre higiene bucal. Os fatores dificultadores encontrados foram a falta de pessoal (21,7%), falta de tempo (16,7%) e trabalhos burocráticos (15%). Contudo ainda existem lacunas no que se refere a produtos e materiais utilizados na higiene bucal. Conclusão: As Lacunas e os fatores dificultadores sinalizados nesse estudo merecem reflexão, como forma de avaliar a qualidade do cuidado oferecido.Descritores: Biofilme; Higiene Bucal; Cuidados de enfermagem.ORAL CARE IN MECHANICALLY VENTILATED PATIENTS: KNOWLEDGE OF NURSES FROM A SCHOOL HOSPITALObjective: To evaluate the knowledge about oral care performed by nurses in mechanically ventilated patients. Methods: a cross-sectional study, conducted in a teaching hospital of Goiania/Goias. The data collection was performed by means of a structured questionnaire. Results: The nurses know the measures recommended on oral hygiene. The complicating factors found were the lack of personnel (21.7%), lack of time (16.7%) and work on tape (15%). However there are still gaps in relation to products and materials used in oral hygiene. Conclusion: The gaps and the factors complicating factors indicated in this study deserve consideration, as a means of evaluating the quality of care offered.Keywords: Biofilm; Oral hygiene; Nursing care.CUIDADO ORAL EN PACIENTES CON VENTILACIÓN MECÁNICA: EL CONOCIMIENTO DE LAS ENFERMERAS DEL HOSPITAL ESCUELAObjetivo: Evaluar el conocimiento sobre el cuidado bucal realizadas por enfermeras en pacientes ventilados mecánicamente. Métodos: Estudio transversal, realizado en un hospital de Goiania y Goias. La recolección de datos se realizó por medio de un cuestionario estructurado. Resultados: Las enfermeras saben las medidas recomendadas en la higiene bucal. Los factores encontrados fueron la falta de personal (21,7%), la falta de tiempo (16,7%) y trabajar en la cinta (15%). Sin embargo todavía hay lagunas en relación con los productos y los materiales utilizados en la higiene bucal. Conclusión: Las brechas y los factores factores indicados en este estudio merecen consideración, como medio de evaluar la calidad de la atención ofrecida.Palabras clave: Biofilme; Higiene Bucal; Atención de Enfermería.

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Biofilms: A microbial home

Cited by 141 publications

References 4 publications

Influence of Sampling Site and other Environmental Factors on the Bacterial Community Composition of Domestic Washing Machines

Influence of Sampling Site and other Environmental Factors on the Bacterial Community Composition of Domestic Washing Machines

Local Antibacterial Implant Protection in Orthopedics and Trauma: What’s New?

Cuidados Bucais Em Pacientes Ventilados Mecanicamente: Conhecimento De Enfermeiros De Um Hospital Escola

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