Isolation of Pathogenic Bacteria from some Male Barbershops in the City of Nasiriyah

Abstract

A study was conducted to evaluate bacterial contamination in hairdressing and beauty salons in Thi-Qar at Alnasiriyah city. Samples were collected from ten different salons. The samples were collected from scissors,comb, razor, dryer, sink, and table tools. The isolates obtained were examined and identified using microscopic examination, colonial morphology and biochemical characteristics. Six bacterial species were isolated and identified. The bacterial isolates include Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus spp, Micrococcus Spp,Enterococusspp and Enterobacter. Isolated from some men's salons and shaving tools and the highest frequency of bacteria was in the salon of Nawras by 15%, Salon Ahmed by 12.5% , more bacterial isolation of shaving tools,sink,razor and the presence of this potential pathogen is an indication that hairdressing salons could be contributing to the spread of infection.

Isolation and identification of microorganisms in selected cosmetic products tester

“…These species are considered to be a normal flora of the skin. However, Streptococcus species in the cosmetic testers were also identified and could be pathogenic organisms that occurred in some regions including the Middle East in which it could cause a skin infection such as acne and herpes (Gevers et al, 2012;Sohn, 2018;Abu Shaqra and Al-Groom, 2012;Alswedi and Shakeir, 2019). P. acnes were one of the bacteria that caused acne observed in tester samples (Scholz and Kilian, 2016).…”

Beauty Salons are Key Potential Sources of Disease Spread

“…Several literature reports document the existence of a variety of microorganisms isolated from beauty tools used in salons such as nail care tools, sharpeners, sponges, combs, makeup brushes, hair stretchers, rollers, and hairpins ( Table 1 ). 6 , 30 Researchers collected samples from clippers, clipper steps, combs, and brushes from 40 different beauty salons in Taraba State, Nigeria, in 2020. The samples were cultured on nutrient agar, mannitol salt agar, MacConkey agar, and Sabouraud dextrose agar.…”

“…Based on the molecular and biochemical characteristics of the isolated bacteria, they were identified as S. aureus , which was the most dominant species in all samples, S. epidermidis, Streptococcus spp., Micrococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., and Enterobacter spp. 6 In the same year at the university, bacteria and fungi were isolated on nutrient agar and potato dextrose agar from combs and brushes used in public beauty salons in three campuses in Nigeria. The bacterial isolates were identified as Staphylococcus aureus , and species of Bacillus, Micrococcus, Serratia, Citrobacter, Proteus , and Shigella , and fungi such as Aspergillus flavus, Penicillium spp., Trichophyton spp., and Microsporum spp.…”

“… 3 , 5 Among the diseases that can be transmitted in beauty salons are hepatitis B & C, herpes, AIDS, skin and eye infections, hair lice, and chronic fungal diseases. 2 , 6–12 …”

“…3,5 Among the diseases that can be transmitted in beauty salons are hepatitis B & C, herpes, AIDS, skin and eye infections, hair lice, and chronic fungal diseases. 2,[6][7][8][9][10][11][12] The ingredients in cosmetic products and the materials used in the tools make the salon an ideal environment for the proliferation of microbes, thus contributing to the spread of various diseases. 2,3 Cosmetics fulfill all of the requirements for microbial growth; 13,14 the ingredients of most beauty products include sugar, starch, protein, amino acids, organic acids, acids, alkalis, salts, paraffin, fatty acids, alcohols, esters, moisturizers, colors and dyes, preservatives, antioxidants fragrances, and essential oils.…”