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Dermatophytes and other pathogenic fungi from Hospital staff apparel in Enugu, Nigeria
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Source
Sudanese Journal of Dermatology
Issue
Vol. 4, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2006), pp.68-73, 6 p.
Publisher
Sudanese Association of Dermatologists
Publication Date
2006-12-31
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
6
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Abstract EN
Background : it has been established that hospital staff apparel contributed to the spread of fungi infections in susceptible individuals (host).
Objective: To isolate and identify fungi associated with hospital staff apparel.
Methods : A total of 110 randomly selected hospital staff apparel from protective gown, face- shields and hand gloves were tested for the presence of fungi.
Examined samples were collected using the swab culture method.
Results: Of a total of 110 swab samples of hospital staff apparel, 56 (51 %) showed fungi contamination including 31 (66 %) of 47 samples from protective gowns, 18 of 40 (45 %) samples from Hand gloves and 7 of 23 (30 %) samples from faceshields.
Eight (8) different genera of fungi were recovered.
They included Penicillium sp, Aspergillus fumigatus, Fusarium sp, Alternaria alternata, Rhizopus stolonifer, Microsporum audouinii, Microsporum canis, Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Candida albicans.
Penicillium sp was the most predominant specie isolated.
Conclusion : the isolation of clinically important fungi from the apparel suggests poor sanitary status and therefore the need for the existence of a health manual guide, which all staff should be obligated to follow, is necessary to improved infection control measures.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mbata, T. I.. 2006. Dermatophytes and other pathogenic fungi from Hospital staff apparel in Enugu, Nigeria. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology،Vol. 4, no. 2, pp.68-73.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-282721
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mbata, T. I.. Dermatophytes and other pathogenic fungi from Hospital staff apparel in Enugu, Nigeria. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology Vol. 4, no. 2 (Dec. 2006), pp.68-73.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-282721
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mbata, T. I.. Dermatophytes and other pathogenic fungi from Hospital staff apparel in Enugu, Nigeria. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology. 2006. Vol. 4, no. 2, pp.68-73.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-282721
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 72-73
Record ID
BIM-282721