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Stethoscopes and nosocomial infection.
Indian J Pediatr ; 2000 Mar; 67(3): 197-9
Article Dans Anglais | IMSEAR | ID: sea-81391
ABSTRACT
Stethoscopes are an essential tool of the medical profession and can become a source of nosocomial infection. A study conducted in the Department of Pediatrics, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital showed a high carriage of methicillin resistant staphylococcus (69.76%) and multi-drug resistant Gram negative bacilli (20.93%) on regularly used stethoscopes. The antibiogram of the bacterial isolates strongly suggested these to be nosocomial strains. A verbal survey revealed that regular cleaning is not common among doctors. A policy regarding cleaning of stethoscopes with an effective disinfectant may be helpful in reducing hospital-associated infections.
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Texte intégral: Disponible Indice: IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est) Sujet Principal: Humains / Enfant / Infection croisée / Contamination de matériel / Stéthoscopes langue: Anglais Texte intégral: Indian J Pediatr Année: 2000 Type: Article

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Texte intégral: Disponible Indice: IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est) Sujet Principal: Humains / Enfant / Infection croisée / Contamination de matériel / Stéthoscopes langue: Anglais Texte intégral: Indian J Pediatr Année: 2000 Type: Article