Distinctive bacteria-binding property of cloth materials

Takashima, Mami; Shirai, Fumie; Sageshima, Makiko; Ikeda, Nanae; Okamoto, Yutaka; Dohi, Yoshitane

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2003.05.003

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“…Neely et al [5] demonstrated that methicillin-sensitive and -resistant staphylococci could survive for up to 90 days on various types of scrub suits. Takashima et al [21] suggested that polyester, acrylic, or wool clothes could be good carriers of S. aureus. Similarly, in our study, MRSA survived on wool longer than on other fabrics.…”

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Persistence of Nosocomial Pathogens on Various Fabrics

Koca¹,

Altoparlak²,

Ayyıldız³

et al. 2012

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Objective: Fabrics can become contaminated with high numbers of microorganisms that may be pathogenic to patients in a hospital setting and can play an important role in the chain of infection. The aim of this study was to investigate the survival of several clinical bacterial and fungal isolates on several fabrics commonly used in hospitals. Materials and Methods:Bacterial and fungal survival was tested on the following materials, each of which are commonly used in our hospital: 100% smooth cotton, 60% cotton-40% polyester, 100% wool and 100% silk. One isolate each of Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Candida krusei, Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis, Geotrichum candidum, Aspergillus fumigatus, Cryptococcus neoformans, vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) positive Escherichia coli, inducible beta-lactamase (IBL) positive Pseudomonas aeruginosa, IBL-positive Acinetobacter baumannii and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia were used to contaminate fabrics. The survival of these microorganisms was studied by testing the fabric swatches for microbial growth. Results:The median survival times for all the tested bacteria and fungi were as follows: 26 days on cotton, 26.5 days on cotton-polyester, 28 days on silk, and 30 days on wool. Among the bacterial species tested, E. faecium had the longest survival time on cotton-polyester fabrics. For the fungal isolates, it was observed that C. tropicalis and C. krusei survived for the shortest amount of time on cotton fabrics in the present study. Conclusion:This survival data indicate that pathogenic microorganisms can survive from days to months on commonly used hospital fabrics. These findings indicate that current recommendations for the proper disinfection or sterilization of fabrics used in hospitals should be followed to minimize cross-contamination and prevent nosocomial infections. Sonuç: Bu sonuçlar, patojen mikroorganizmaların hastanelerde sık-lıkla kullanılan kumaş türleri üzerinde günler, aylar gibi uzun süreler boyunca canlılıklarını devam ettirdiklerini göstermektedir. Dolayısıy-la bu çalışma; çapraz kontaminasyonu en aza indirmek ve hastane infeksiyonlarını önlemek için, hastanelerde kullanılan kumaş malzemelerin temizliği, dezenfeksiyonu veya sterilizasyonu için güncel önerilerin uygulanması gerekliliğini vurgulamaktadır.

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Persistence of Nosocomial Pathogens on Various Fabrics

Koca¹,

Altoparlak²,

Ayyıldız³

et al. 2012

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“…This can be explained by the hydrophobicity of synthetic fabrics, which hinders the survival of pathogens. [29][30] Another aspect to be considered is the pos-sibility of reducing contamination of the clothing through the professionals cleaning their hands before and after patient care. The hands constitute the main route of the spread of microorganisms between patients and the clothing of the healthcare professionals.…”

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Vestuário de profissionais de saúde como potenciais reservatórios de microrganismos: uma revisão integrativa

Oliveira

Silva²,

Garbaccio

2012

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It has been aimed to determine, through an integrative review of the literature, reports about the occurrence of contamination by micro-organisms and isolation in their white coats, gowns, uniforms of the healthcare professionals, and the similarity to those related to Healthcare Associated Infections considering the profile of antimicrobial resistance. Articles were searched in the following databases MEDLINE, LILACS, and SCOPUS, published from 2000 to 2010. Nine articles were selected and analyzed. These studies considered and evidenced white coat, gown and uniform contamination. The analyzed studies there was the presence of mainly bacteria on pockets, cuff and waist area. As to the profile of sensitiveness the recuperation of Staphylococcus aureus meticiline resistant/MRSA, followed by Gram negative antimicrobial resistance. These were a similarity between the strains in the clothing of health workers and those related to the occurrence of infections. Thus, white coats, gowns, uniforms must be considered part of the dissemination chain of micro-organisms. DESCRIPTORS:Cross infection. Clothing. Health personnel. VESTUÁRIO DE PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE COMO POTENCIAIS VESTUARIO DE LOS PROFISSIONALES SALUD COMO POSIBLES RESERVORIOS DE MICROORGANISMOS: UNA REVISIÓN INTEGRADORARESUMEN: Se objetivó identificar, por revisión integrativa de la literatura, artículos sobre la ocurrencia de contaminación por microorganismos en gabachas, delantales y uniformes de profesionales de salud, y su relación con las Infecciones presentadas al realizar el Cuidado de Salud, teniendo en cuenta el perfil de resistencia a los antimicrobiano. Se realizó la búsqueda por artículos en los bancos de dados MEDLINE, LILACS y SCOPUS, publicados desde 2000 hasta 2010. Fueron seleccionados y analizados nueve artículos. Se destaco en los estudios la presencia de bacterias, principalmente en los bolsillos, los puños y en la región abdominal. Sobre el perfil de sensibilidad se destacó la recuperación de Staphylococcus aureus meticilino resistente/MRSA, seguidos por Gram negativos resistentes a los antimicrobianos. Se identificaron similitudes entre las cepas en el vestuario de los trabajadores de la salud y la aparición de infecciones. Por tanto las gabachas, delantales y uniformes de los profesionales en salud, deben ser considerados en la cadena de diseminación de microorganismos.DESCRIPTORES: Infección hospitalaria. Vestuario. Personal de salud.

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“…Their survival depends on the environment (fabrics, plastics, inanimate objects, hospitals, etc), and their association with different fabrics (ie, binding ratio) varies from one fabric to the next. 2,3,9,10 Coliform bacteria inhabit the intestinal tract of both humans and animals. These bacteria are found in aquatic environments, soil, vegetation, and fecal matter.…”

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