Contamination by Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria on Cell Phones of Vendors in a Peruvian Market
Background and Objectives. Multiple studies have evaluated the presence of bacterial contamination on cell phones in clinical settings; however, the presence and transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on cell phones in the community have not been adequately elucidated. Material and Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the presence of bacteria resistant to antibiotics on the cell phones of vendors in a Peruvian market and the associated factors. A sample of 127 vendors was obtained through stratified probabilistic sampling using a data collection form validated by experts. Cell phone samples were cultured using a standard technique, and antibiotic sensitivity was determined using the Kirby-Bauer technique. Chi-squared and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to determine factors associated with resistance in cell phone cultures. Results. Among the cell phones, 92.1% showed bacterial growth, predominantly Gram-positive bacteria (coagulase-negative staphylococci and Staphylococcus aureus), and 17% of the cultures showed resistance to at least three antibiotics evaluated. Two strains fell into the category of methicillin-resistant S. aureus, and three strains of E. coli had resistance to carbapenems. Conclusions. A short distance between customers and vendors, lack of a cell phone case, and having a cell phone with touchscreen are factors associated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria on cell phones.
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E-Artikel |
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2023 |
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2023 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:59 |
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Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) - 59(2023), 4 vom: 28. März |
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Englisch |
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Gómez-Gonzales, Walter [VerfasserIn] |
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Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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Date Completed 01.05.2023 Date Revised 01.05.2023 published: Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
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10.3390/medicina59040669 |
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