2018
DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20183272
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Epidemiological investigation into the source of water contamination at a tertiary care cancer hospital

Abstract: Background: Water quality impacts the performance of the hospitals and leads to drastic health service deterioration affecting infection control programs, along with safety of the patients and staff. Good quality water is an essential prerequisite to ensure optimal patient care, and the well-being of the staff and visitors in a hospital environment. Objectives was to study the current water supply and treatment system in the cancer hospital. Also, to carryout root cause analysis of the causes of episodes of di… Show more

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“…Hot water is delivered via a recirculation loop that contains nutrients to feed waterborne microbes, maintains optimum temperatures for microbial growth, and promotes the formation of biofilm on the internal surfaces of pipes and fixtures ( 2 , 8 , 9 ). Waterborne epidemics have appeared in hospital settings as a result of the emergence of novel reported reservoirs, such as electronic faucets ( Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Legionella ), artistic water wall fountains ( Legionella ), and heater-cooler equipment used in heart surgery ( Mycobacterium chimaera ) ( 10 , 11 ). A significant portion of the microbiota in drinking water is made up of opportunistic pathogens, which have grown to be a major public health concern ( 12 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Hot water is delivered via a recirculation loop that contains nutrients to feed waterborne microbes, maintains optimum temperatures for microbial growth, and promotes the formation of biofilm on the internal surfaces of pipes and fixtures ( 2 , 8 , 9 ). Waterborne epidemics have appeared in hospital settings as a result of the emergence of novel reported reservoirs, such as electronic faucets ( Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Legionella ), artistic water wall fountains ( Legionella ), and heater-cooler equipment used in heart surgery ( Mycobacterium chimaera ) ( 10 , 11 ). A significant portion of the microbiota in drinking water is made up of opportunistic pathogens, which have grown to be a major public health concern ( 12 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%