Distribution of multi-resistant Gram-negative versus Gram-positive bacteria in the hospital inanimate environment

Lemmen, Sebastian; Häfner, H.; Zolldann, Dirk; Stanzel, S.; Lütticken, Rudolf

doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2003.12.004

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“…Numerous studies illustrate that many different inanimate surfaces in hospitals can become a reservoir for MRSA . Several studies specifically address environmental MRSA contamination within isolation units (4)(5)(6)(7)(11)(12)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23) .…”

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Condition of cleanliness of surfaces close to patients in an intensive care unit

Ferreira

Andrade

Rigotti

et al. 2011

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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Surface cleaning is a well-known control procedure against the dissemination of microorganisms in the hospital environment. This prospective study, carried out in an intensive care unit over the course of 14 days, describes the cleaning/disinfection conditions of four surfaces near patients. In total, 100 assessments of the surfaces were carried out after they were cleaned. Three methods were used to evaluate cleanliness: a visual inspection, an adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence assay and testing for the presence of A inspeção visual não se mostrou medida confiável para avaliar a limpeza das superfícies.Os resultados demonstram que a rotina de limpeza adotada precisa ser revista. no se mostró una medida confiable para evaluar la limpieza de las superficies. Los resultados demostraron que la actual rutina de limpieza precisa ser modificada.

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“…In addition, there has been increased recognition that environmental measures should form a crucial component of the overall strategy for preventing healthcare-associated infections (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7) .…”

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Condition of cleanliness of surfaces close to patients in an intensive care unit

Ferreira

Andrade

Rigotti

et al. 2011

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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“…These results are in contrast with the study published by Lemmen SW et al in 2003, where they demonstrated the contamination of multi resistant gram positive pathogens were higher than multi resistant gram negative pathogens. 21 The organisms associated with the infections were Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli and Enterobacter Spp. These findings agree with those reported by Anguzu et al 22 In the present study, the isolates were derived from variety of clinical specimens, whereas, Anguzu et al derived the isolates from wound infections.…”

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Distribution of Multi-Resistant Bacterial Isolates from Clinical Specimens in a Hospital Environment of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Alavudeen¹,

Easwaran²,

Asiri³

et al. 2017

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“…1 In spite of all efforts to improve hospital hygiene, nosocomial infections still pose a substantial risk to patients and added burden to hospitals. 2 Studies suggest that routine use of disinfectants to disinfect hospital floors and other surfaces is not justified due to lack of evidence of their being involved directly in disease transmission.…”

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“…5 Cross-transmission of gram-negative pathogens has been reported to vary between 5 and 23.3% which in comparison is significantly lower than S. aureus and enterococci, which have transmission rates of up to 50%. 1 Clearly, hospital disinfection policies have a major contribution in the control of hospital associated infections.…”

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Comparative analysis of newly introduced disinfectants in hospitals in India: An important aspect of infection control policy

Banerjee¹,

Filgona²,

Anupurba³

2013

Int. j. infect. control

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the effective use of disinfectants constitute an important factor in preventing hospital acquired infections. this study was undertaken to compare the effects of three newly introduced disinfectants in a number of tertiary care hospitals in India, namely superoxidized water (SOW) and two quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), against the effects of 70% ethyl alcohol as one of the most commonly used disinfectants. All the disinfectants were tested for their effectiveness against multidrug resistant (MDr) Pseudomonas aeruginosa, meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MrSA) and vancomycin resistant enterococci (Vre). Suspension of ≥10 6 bacteria was subjected to the action of different disinfectants for different length of time and in presence and absence of organic matter. reduction in colony count was noted by semiquantitative surface viable colony count method. results were expressed as percentage reductions and analyzed statistically. SOW showed good activity against most of the isolates, except against MrSA in presence of organic matter, where QACs were better. the disinfectants varied in their effects towards different organisms in different environmental conditions and with varying exposure time. therefore, disinfection policies should take into consideration the type of ward and surfaces to be disinfected along with reasons for disinfection for an effective step towards infection control.

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Distribution of multi-resistant Gram-negative versus Gram-positive bacteria in the hospital inanimate environment

Cited by 227 publications

References 38 publications

Condition of cleanliness of surfaces close to patients in an intensive care unit

Condition of cleanliness of surfaces close to patients in an intensive care unit

Distribution of Multi-Resistant Bacterial Isolates from Clinical Specimens in a Hospital Environment of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Comparative analysis of newly introduced disinfectants in hospitals in India: An important aspect of infection control policy

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