Faecal contamination of commuters’ hands in main vehicle stations in Dhaka city, Bangladesh

Islam, M. S.; Mahmud, Zahid Hayat; Zaman, Rifat; Gope, Partha Sarathi; Islam, Khairul; Jahan, Hasin; Opel, Aftab; Shaha, Ganesh C.; Faruque, Shah M.; Clemens, John D.

doi:10.1093/trstmh/trw037

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Hands Are Frequently Contaminated with Fecal Bacteria and Enteric Pathogens Globally: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Enteric pathogen infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with the highest disease burden in low-income countries. Hands act as intermediaries in enteric pathogen transmission, transferring enteric pathogens between people and the environment through contact with fomites, food, water, and soil. In this study, we conducted a systematic review of prevalence and concentrations of fecal indicator microorganisms (i.e., E. coli, fecal coliform) and enteric pathogens on hands. We identified 84 studies, reporting 35,440 observations of hand contamination of people in community or household settings. The studies investigated 44 unique microorganisms, of which the most commonly reported indicators were E. coli and fecal coliforms. Hand contamination with 12 unique enteric pathogens was reported, with adenovirus and norovirus as the most frequent. Mean E. coli prevalence on hands was 62% [95% CI 40%–82%] and mean fecal coliform prevalence was 66% [95% CI 22%–100%]. Hands were more likely to be contaminated with E. coli in low/lower-middle-income countries (prevalence: 69% [95% CI 48%–88%]) than in upper-middle/high-income countries (6% [95% CI 2%–12%]). The Review also highlights the importance of standardizing hand sampling methods, as hand rinsing was associated with greater fecal contamination compared to other sampling methods.

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Hands Are Frequently Contaminated with Fecal Bacteria and Enteric Pathogens Globally: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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“…The waste and sanitation workers in South Asian countries often face vulnerability to various occupational injuries and diseases and are financially and culturally marginalized ( Islam et al, 2016 , World Bank et al, 2019 , WaterAid Bangladesh, 2020 ). Many workers live in overcrowded, resource-poor urban settings with unhygienic water and sanitation facilities, leading to diverse health problems ( World Bank et al, 2019 ).…”

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Evaluation of occupational health and safety intervention for the waste and sanitation workers in Bangladesh during COVID-19

Shoaib,

Ahmed,

Tabassum

et al. 2024

International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health

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Impact of alcohol-based hand-gel sanitizer and hand hygiene advice on travellers’ diarrhoea and colonization with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae: A randomised, controlled trial

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Jaeger

DeCrom

et al. 2019

Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease

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Faecal contamination of commuters’ hands in main vehicle stations in Dhaka city, Bangladesh

Abstract: This evidence based study may be used to provide interventions to reduce the contamination of commuters' hands through washing with detergent and, thus, help to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

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Hands Are Frequently Contaminated with Fecal Bacteria and Enteric Pathogens Globally: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Hands Are Frequently Contaminated with Fecal Bacteria and Enteric Pathogens Globally: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Evaluation of occupational health and safety intervention for the waste and sanitation workers in Bangladesh during COVID-19

Impact of alcohol-based hand-gel sanitizer and hand hygiene advice on travellers’ diarrhoea and colonization with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae: A randomised, controlled trial

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