scholarly journals Apical periodontitis as potential source of infection in patients with lymphoma treated with chemotherapy

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-140
Author(s):  
Kristina Skallsjö ◽  
Jan-Erik Johansson ◽  
Peter Jonasson ◽  
Bengt Hasséus
Keyword(s):  
Apical Periodontitis ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Potential Source

IMPORTANCE OF TOOTH-BRUSH DISINFECTION IN SARS Cov-2.

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Akash Bhatt ◽  
Neel Gupta ◽  
Lavisha Garg
Keyword(s):  
Viral Load ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Viable Option ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Potential Source

As public distribution of vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is underway, prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) relies on minimizing spread. Toothbrushes are a potent source of infection as it harbours the microorganisms and increases the viral load as well. It also increases the chances of cross infection among family members. Therefore disinfecting toothbrushes after every use may be a viable option to decrease the total viral load as well as to limit the chances of cross - infection. This communication aims to focus on the fact that toothbrushes may be another potential source of infection in this pandemic, thereby this needs to be disinfected after every use and once person is recovered, it should be replaced with a new one.

scholarly journals Ultrasound scan as a potential source of nosocomial and cross-infection: a literature review

2015 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 319-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
André Hadyme Miyague ◽  
Fernando Marum Mauad ◽  
Wellington de Paula Martins ◽  
Augusto César Garcia Benedetti ◽  
Ana Elizabeth Gomes de Melo Tavares Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Ultrasound Scan ◽  
Benefit Ratio ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Cost Benefit Ratio ◽  
The Cost

AbstractThe authors review the main concepts regarding the importance of cleaning/disinfection of ultrasonography probes, aiming a better comprehension by practitioners and thus enabling strategies to establish a safe practice without compromising the quality of the examination and the operator productivity. In the context of biosafety, it is imperative to assume that contact with blood or body fluids represents a potential source of infection. Thus, in order to implement cleaning/disinfection practice, it is necessary to understand the principles of infection control, to consider the cost/benefit ratio of the measures to be implemented, and most importantly, to comprehend that such measures will not only benefit the health professional and the patient, but the society as a whole.

scholarly journals Nano Silver Coated Surgical Apparels and Phaco Needles for Safety of Ophthalmic Surgeons in View of COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-12
Author(s):  
Santosh Dnyanmote ◽  
Jorge Alio ◽  
Anuradha Dnyanmote
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare System ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Respiratory Virus ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
Infected Person ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Recent Outbreak

Background: In view of the recent outbreak of the pandemic caused by novel corona virus 19 (n-covid) which has thrown the overall healthcare system that has created fear, apprehension and anxiety amongst all surgeons. Ophthalmic surgeons are no exceptions. The new corona virus is a respiratory virus of the Coronoviridae family containing a single strand of RNA which spreads primarily through droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose. A person can get infected by the virus if the person is within 1 meter of a person with COVID 19 or by touching contaminated surface and then touching eyes, nose or mouth. Methods: Standard recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 include frequent cleaning of hands using alcohol based hand rubs or soap and water. Covering the nose and mouth with a proper mask, covering skin, eyes, hair, hands and legs with proper apparel is important. Just like elderly members of the society, the healthcare workers who have some co-morbidity are susceptible to COVID-19 invasion. Asymptomatic carriers who may present with senile or pre-senile cataract can be a potential source of infection to other patients, hospital staff, surgeons and others. Conclusion: It is important that all the microsurgical instruments which will be used for phacoemulsification be properly sterilized. The surfaces of these instruments should remain free of contaminants as these instruments will be used multiple times in other patients as well.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Transfusion Transmissible Infections In Blood Donors

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-23
Author(s):  
Md Monirul Hoque ◽  
Debashish Saha ◽  
Arif Ahmed Khan ◽  
Monwar Tarek ◽  
Md Mehedhi Hasan Shourov
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donors ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Female Total ◽  
Life Saving ◽  
Significant Life

Background: Blood transfusion is a significant life-saving intervention in the present era of patient management system. As the blood and blood products are a potential source of infection and the necessity of transfusion is increasing day by day, transfusion transmissible infections (TTIs) have become a major threat to ensure safe transfusion. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of some common and serious TTIs among blood donors as well as evaluate the pattern of seroprevalence in accordance with few other characteristics. Methods: It was a cross sectional study which was conducted at the Department of Transfusion Medicine of Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Dhaka Cantonment from January 2015 to June 2017. Donors were selected very carefully according to criteria of National Guidelines of Bangladesh Government and by using a detailed questionnaire. They were screened properly for HBV, HCV, HIV, Malaria and Syphilis. All positive cases were confirmed again by using more sensitive and specific tests. We analyzed the data as percentage and comparison. Results: A total of 32,625 donors were screened. Among them 28,775 were male and 3850 female. Total 135 were found reactive in the screening assays and among them no one was reactive in more than one assays. The prevalence of HBV and HCV in our study population was 0.38% and 0.03% respectively. It was found that percentage of HBV and HCV seropositivity was more among civilian donors. There was no positive case of Malaria, Syphilis and HIV. The number of seropositive cases were found to be decreased gradually in consecutive years. The study also revealed that both HBsAg and Anti-HCV positive cases were more prevalent amongyoung donors. Conclusion: Our study revealed that a significant number of donors were positive for TTIs who might be a potential source of transfusion related infections. It justifies the necessity of stringent screening of blood donors to prevent the transfusion transmissible infections. Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2018; 12 (1): 20-23

Examination of Bottled Water for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

1997 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALAN E. HOLTZMAN ◽  
TIMOTHY W. ARONSON ◽  
NORMAN GLOVER ◽  
SEYMOUR FROMAN ◽  
GERARD N. STELMA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Oxalic Acid ◽  
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Cetylpyridinium Chloride ◽  
Bottled Water ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Risk Patients

The objective of this study was to examine bottled water for the presence of nontuberculous mycobacteria as a potential source of infection in AIDS patients. Twenty brands of bottled water commonly used in the Los Angeles area were tested for the presence of nontuberculous mycobacteria. The three brands most commonly used in the Los Angeles area were tested most frequently. Sixty-nine samples were filtered and the filters were treated using cetylpyridinium chloride, sodium hydroxide, or oxalic acid (or a combination of these) as decontaminants to remove background flora. An aliquot of each sample was untreated. The filters were placed on selective Middlebrook 7H10 agar plates containing 500 μg of cycloheximide per ml. Plates were examined at 3 and 8 weeks. No acid-fast organisms were found. Although no nontuberculous mycobacteria were observed in any samples tested, before recommending the use of bottled water as an alternative to tap water by high-risk patients, the possible presence of other contaminants must be considered.

Bacterial isolation and genomic DNA extraction of Mycobacterium avium from pig lymph nodes v1

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetsuya Komatsu ◽  
Kenji Ohya ◽  
Justice Opare Odoi ◽  
Shota Suganuma ◽  
Kotaro Sawai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Nodes ◽  
Dna Extraction ◽  
Mycobacterium Avium ◽  
Genome Analysis ◽  
Genomic Dna ◽  
Mycobacterial Infection ◽  
Bacterial Isolation ◽  
Genomic Dna Extraction ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Potential Source

Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis (MAH) is one of the most important agents causing non-tuberculosis mycobacterial infection in human and pigs. Genome analysis on MAH of human isolates has been proceeding, however, those of pigs are limited despite its potential source of infection to human. Here, we isolated MAH from pig lymph nodes or livers and obtained their genomes.

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