Bacterial contamination of cell phones of medical students at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Zakai, Shadi A.; Mashat, Abdullah; Abumohssin, Abdulmalik; Samarkandi, Ahmad; Al-Maghrabi, Basim; Barradah, Hesham; Jiman-Fatani, Asif A.

doi:10.1016/j.jmau.2015.12.004

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“…A study conducted by Zakai et al revealed that 59.0% medical students used their mobile phones in the toilets [25]. This finding is comparatively higher than our study in which 40.2% of the respondents used their mobile phones in toilets.…”

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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Associated with Mobile Phones

Adhikari¹,

Khadka²,

Shrestha³

2018

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Mobile phones widely used in our day-to-day lives are potential reservoir for a number of bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus. The study was carried out from February to May 2017 with a major objective of screening methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) from mobile phones used by the staffs and students of Birendra Multiple Campus, Bharatpur, Nepal. Out of 212 swabbed samples of mobile phones analysed by standard microbiological technique, 112 (56.0%) showed the presence of S. aureus. Gentamicin 101 (90.2%) was the most effective antibiotic whereas cefoxitin 42 (37.5%) was the least effective antibiotic. MRSA 30 (26.8%), Vancomycin Intermediate S. aureus (VISA) 58 (51.8%) and MDR S. aureus 24 (21.4%) were detected. Significant associations were noted between the rate of occurrence of MRSA and MDR S. aureus with various attributes such as the gender of the user, the way of handling the mobile phones and also with the length of use of mobile phones (P-value < 0.01). Our findings indicate the mobile phones can carry potentially threatening species of S. aureus which can cause severe health hazards to humans. Awareness about regular disinfection of mobile phones, hand hygiene, restricting the use of mobile phones in contaminating areas and proper place for storing mobile phones can be suggested.

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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Associated with Mobile Phones

Adhikari¹,

Khadka²,

Shrestha³

2018

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“…However, over the last decade, it has been pointed out in the literature that they might be considered to be a source of bacterial contamination, both in hospital and in community settings. 7,8 Studies have shown that the skin colonizer Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is the most frequent pathogenic bacterial species isolated from cell phones. Additionally, they have shown that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) may be found among the isolates.…”

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Detection of potentially pathogenic bacteria on cell phones of hospital and university-based populations in Curitiba, southern Brazil. A cross-sectional study

Jansen

Balbinot

Daur³

et al. 2019

Sao Paulo Med. J.

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BACKGROUND: Cell phones have become indispensable for professional activities, including healthcare. Thus, they are possible sources of bacterial contamination. There is a scarcity of data in the literature regarding identification of risk factors for contamination of cell phones with pathogenic bacteria. OBJECTIVE: To compare the prevalence rates of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and/or Enterobacteriaceae on cell phones belonging to hospital healthcare staff and university students in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, and to identify variables associated with such contamination. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study conducted in a public university's referral hospital and lecture buildings in 2017. METHODS: We sampled the surface of cell phones using the dipslide method, with Baird-Parker agar and Escherichia coli-coliform chromogenic (ECC) agar. We assessed the population's sociodemographic, behavioral and hygiene characteristics through interviews. Possible presence of S. aureus colonies was confirmed using agglutination tests, with evaluation of methicillin sensitivity. Colonies in ECC medium were counted. Stepwise logistic regression (forward P < 0.15) was performed to identify characteristics associated with bacterial contamination. RESULTS: The prevalence rates of S. aureus, MRSA and Enterobacteriaceae were, respectively, 32%, 4% and 3%. No difference was found between the hospital and university-based populations (P > 0.05). The only variable associated with bacterial contamination was the use of cloth/velvet/leather phone cases (odds ratio: 2.92; 95% confidence interval: 1.08-7.91). CONCLUSIONS: Potentially pathogenic bacteria were prevalent on the cell phones of this hospital and university population. Use of phone cases made of cloth-like material should be discouraged, especially in hospital settings.

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“…Staphylococcus coagulase negative and Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus were reported as the most frequent germs of mobile phone's cultures in a study in 2016 by Zakai et al (11). Hayba et al (2015) collected samples from cell phones of healthcare workers of Kuwait hospitals (12).…”

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Evaluation of Shift Work on Bacterial Contamination of Cellular Phone of Health Care Staff at Adult Trauma Intensive Care Unit

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Background: The goal of this study was to explore the effect of a shift work at adult trauma intensive care units on microbial contamination of cellular phones. Prevalence and type of microorganisms on intensive care unit (ICU) staff mobile phones is considered as a major route for transmission of infection. Methods: As a cross sectional study, cultures of mobile phone of 80 staff working at six adult trauma ICUs (54 beds) of a tertiary university affiliated hospital in Shiraz (Iran), were obtained, upon start and at the end of a shift. Samples were sent to the microbiologic laboratory of the hospital and cultured on specified media. Results: From 80 cell phones, 74 (92.5%) were contaminated upon entrance to ICU. Microorganisms included Staphylococcus coagulase negative 48 (60%), Bacillus 16 (20%), Acinetobacter 3 (3.75%) and others (Enterobacter, non hemolytic Streptococcus, E. coli and Serratia) with prevalence of 7 (8.75%). In comparison, exit cultures were positive for 49 (62.6%) of the cell phones that compromised of 34 (43.8%) coagulase negative Staphylococcus, 8 (10%) Bacillus, 2 (2.5%) Acinetobacter, and 5 (5.3%) contaminations with other microorganisms. Results showed a significant reduction in positive cultures at exit time from ICU. No correlation could be found between age, marital status, work experience in either hospital or ICU and changes in contamination of mobile phones. There was only a relationship between shift time and microbial colonization, which was more prevalent in night shifts followed by afternoon and morning shifts. Acinetobacter contamination of mobile phones of healthcare workers was more prevalent upon entrance to ICU than at exit time. Conclusions: High prevalence of cellular phone contamination with potential microorganisms is a major concern in adult trauma ICUs. Contamination of this equipment is more prevalent upon start of shift work, so a reverse transmission of bacteria may take place. Prevalence of Acinetobacter on entrance cultures necessitates special consideration. Infection control strategies to reduce cell phone colonization of trauma ICU staff, should be applied.

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Bacterial contamination of cell phones of medical students at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Cited by 57 publications

References 20 publications

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Associated with Mobile Phones

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Associated with Mobile Phones

Detection of potentially pathogenic bacteria on cell phones of hospital and university-based populations in Curitiba, southern Brazil. A cross-sectional study

Evaluation of Shift Work on Bacterial Contamination of Cellular Phone of Health Care Staff at Adult Trauma Intensive Care Unit

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