Contamination of a dental unit water line system by legionella pneumophila in the mashhad school of dentistry in 2009
Joint Authors
Ajami, B.
Ghazvini, K.
Movahhed, T.
Ariaee, N.
Makarim, S.
Shakeri, M. T.
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 14, Issue 6 (30 Jun. 2012), pp.376-378, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2012-06-30
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Dental unit waterline system is considered potential source for contamination with Legionella species.
The aim of this study was to determine if contamination of a dental unit water line system by Legionella pneumophila serogroup1 in the Mashhad School of Dentistry occurred in 2009.
Methods : A total of 52 dental units were selected from all clinical departments of the Mashhad School of Dentistry.
Samples of water were collected from outlets of water / air spray, high-speed dental hand pieces and water cup fillers.
Samples were tested via the ELISA method.
Results : At the beginning of the work day, a total of 36.1 percent of dental units were contaminated by Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1.
Conclusion : Infection control of the dental unit water line system regarding legionella in the Mashhad School of Dentistry is a challenge and engineering controls should be used in contaminated clinics.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ajami, B.& Ghazvini, K.& Movahhed, T.& Ariaee, N.& Shakeri, M. T.& Makarim, S.. 2012. Contamination of a dental unit water line system by legionella pneumophila in the mashhad school of dentistry in 2009. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 14, no. 6, pp.376-378.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ajami, B.…[et al.]. Contamination of a dental unit water line system by legionella pneumophila in the mashhad school of dentistry in 2009. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 14, no. 6 (Jun. 2012), pp.376-378.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ajami, B.& Ghazvini, K.& Movahhed, T.& Ariaee, N.& Shakeri, M. T.& Makarim, S.. Contamination of a dental unit water line system by legionella pneumophila in the mashhad school of dentistry in 2009. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2012. Vol. 14, no. 6, pp.376-378.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-311693
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 378
Record ID
BIM-311693
