scholarly journals Study of Microbial Contamination of Some Commercial Contact Lens Solutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-218
Author(s):  
Faris Ali Al-Hilli
Keyword(s):  
Contact Lens ◽  
Staphylococcus Epidermidis ◽  
Bacterial Contamination ◽  
Microbial Contamination ◽  
Fungal Growth ◽  
Harsh Environments ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Eye Infections ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Contact Lens Solutions

Sixty samples of commercially available contact lens solutions were collected from students at the Pharmacy College/Baghdad University. The types of lenses used varied from medical to cosmetic. They were cultured to diagnose any microbial contamination within the solutions. Both used and unused solutions were subject for culturing. Thirty six (60%) used samples showed bacterial growth, fungal growth was absent. Pseudomonas aeruginosa accounts for the highest number of isolates (25%) followed by E. coli (21%), Staphylococcus epidermidis (6.6%), Pseudomonas fluorescence (5%) and Proteus mirabilis (1.6%) respectively. Only one (1) unused (sealed) sample showed growth of P. fluorescence. These bacterial contamination likely came from bad personal hygiene and improper or misuse of the solutions where these bacteria especially P. aeruginosa are frequently found in various environments from skin to solid materials and surfaces and are known to thrive in harsh environments. No relation was found between eye associated diseases and solution contamination among contact lens users. Special care should be paid in maintaining aseptic solutions and proper handling to avoid transmitting harmful bacteria to the eye where it may lead to serious eye infections

scholarly journals THE DIFFERENCE OF E.COLI CONTENT IN THE CHICKEN MEAT IN THE SOUTH KEPUTRAN TRADITIONAL MARKET AND SUPERMARKET ' X ' OF SURABAYA CITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Athalla Permana ◽  
R. Bambang W
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Contamination ◽  
Chicken Meat ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Food Handler ◽  
The South ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Traditional Market ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Meat Samples

Hygiene and sanitation practices in chicken influenced Eschericia coli bacterial contamination in food. A Study conducted by Sasmita and Juwita mentioned that there was positively E.coli content in chicken meat in supermarket. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the difference of E.Coli content in chicken meat and personal hygiene of food handler. It was an observational study with cross sectional approach. The population of this study included traditional market sellers and supermarkets. The sample of this study consisted of 14 samples of chicken meat in which 7 samples came from the South Keputran traditional market and other 7 samples came from Supermarket ‘X’. Moreover, 7 traditional market sellers and 2 supermarkets were involved to be examined. Variables of the study were E.coli content in chicken meat from Traditional Market of South Keputran and Supermarket ‘X’ and personal hygiene. Samples of chicken meat was done by accidental sampling. Data were collected through interview and observation, whereas the difference of E-Coli content was analyzed using statistical test. The results of this study indicated that one of chicken meat samples positively contained E.Coli bacteria, and no significant differences of the E.coli content were found on the chicken meat samples from both the Traditional Market of South Keputran and Supermarket ‘X’. The suggestion that can be given to Supermarket ‘X’ seller is to control and pay close attention to the sanitation process from suppliers to retails

Bacterial Contamination of Hydrophilic Contact Lens Solutions Marketed in Spain

1996 ◽  
Vol 73 (8) ◽  
pp. 529-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
JUAN J. DURBAN ◽  
E HITA VILLAVERDE ◽  
MERCEDES MONTEOLIVA-SANCHEZ ◽  
ALBERTO RAMOS-CORMENZANA
Keyword(s):  
Contact Lens ◽  
Bacterial Contamination ◽  
Contact Lens Solutions

scholarly journals Evaluation of microbial contamination in a surgical department of a Romanian military emergency hospital - A case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 026-028
Author(s):  
Coculescu Bogdan-Ioan ◽  
Coculescusup Elena Claudia
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Bacterial Contamination ◽  
Microbial Contamination ◽  
Maximum Level ◽  
Operating Environment ◽  
Surgical Department ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Emergency Hospital ◽  
Number Of Bacteria

Assessment of the microbial load of the operating environment during daily pre-, intra-, and post-operative procedures in a surgical department of a military emergency hospital in Bucharest showed the bacterial contamination of intra-operative air by increasing the number of bacteria above the allowed maximum level and the detection of a strain of Escherichia coli (E. coli).

Comparison of microbiome isolated from the conjunctiva, contact lens and lens storage case of symptomatic and asymptomatic contact lens users

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Raksha ◽  
G.B. Shantala ◽  
Nagaraju Gangashettappa ◽  
R. Ambica ◽  
Deepa Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Contact Lens ◽  
Microbial Contamination ◽  
Contact Lenses ◽  
Microbial Flora ◽  
P Value ◽  
Microbial Keratitis ◽  
Eye Infections ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Microbiological Techniques ◽  
Number Of Bacteria

Background and Objectives: Contact lenses (CLs) are increasingly being used for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes. Lack of compliance and poor hygiene towards lens care is strongly associated with microbial contamination and has been proved to result in eye infections. The present study was done to compare the microbial flora between symptomatic and asymptom- atic contact lens users. The study also attempts to analyze the contact lens hygiene practices of CL users. Materials and Methods: Six samples each were collected from both the eyes, CLs and lens cases of 40 CL users (n=240) divided into two groups based on symptoms present as- asymptomatic CL users and symptomatic CL users. Organisms were identified using standard microbiological techniques. Results: The proportion GNB obtained in symptomatic CL users was significantly higher when compared to asymptomatic CL users (p-value= <0.003). In 56.2% eyes, the microbial flora of conjunctiva was similar to either the contact lens isolate/ storage case. Enterococcal microbial keratitis was seen in one case. Conclusion: There was significant microbial contamination present in CL users despite compliance to contact lens hygiene practices. There were a significant number of bacteria (p-value <0.001) present which were resistant to ampicillin, amoxicil- lin-clavulanate, and cefotaxime in both the groups.

Assessment of Post–Hurricane Katrina Recovery in Poultry Slaughter Establishments

2007 ◽  
Vol 70 (6) ◽  
pp. 1498-1501 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. SMITH ◽  
S. F. ALTEKRUSE ◽  
J. S. BAILEY
Keyword(s):  
Hurricane Katrina ◽  
Bacterial Contamination ◽  
Microbial Contamination ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Performance Criteria ◽  
E Coli ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Inspection Service ◽  
Service Data ◽  
Salmonella Heidelberg

Control of bacterial contamination during poultry slaughter can be compromised by natural disaster. In October 2005, disaster recovery was evaluated in 11 broiler slaughter establishments 1 month after operations were disrupted by Hurricane Katrina. A questionnaire was administered to characterize the establishment's operational disruption. Carcass rinses were collected at the early and late stage of the slaughter process (rehang and postchill). Counts for generic Escherichia coli were determined for all rinses. Salmonella culture and serotyping were performed on postchill samples. Historical U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service data on the presence of Salmonella also were examined. The mean duration of disruption was 6.3 days (range, 3 to 9 days). Loss of utilities (electricity and water) was the cause of prolonged recoveries. Most establishments (64%) did not exceed the m performance criteria threshold for generic E. coli (&gt;2 log or 100 CFU/ml) during the recovery period. The mean reduction in E. coli counts between rehang and postchill was 2.3 log or 200 CFU/ml (range, 0.9 to 3.1 log CFU/ml). Rinse samples from 5 of 11 establishments were positive for Salmonella. Of 12 Salmonella isolates that were recovered, eight were Salmonella Kentucky. Salmonella Heidelberg and Salmonella Thompson were recovered from one establishment, and two isolates of Salmonella Typhimurium were isolated from another. This study provided empirical reassurance that the establishments' processes controlled bacterial contamination. Data on reductions in E. coli counts during poultry slaughter may help establishments control microbial contamination. Other data (e.g., Salmonella and Campylobacter enumeration) may also have merit for this purpose.

scholarly journals Contamination Analysis of Escherichia coli on Broiler Chicken Meat in Traditional Markets of Medan City

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-79
Author(s):  
Julinda Siregar ◽  
Sayed Umar ◽  
Nevy Diana Hanafi
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Bacterial Contamination ◽  
Microbial Contamination ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Chicken Meat ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Traditional Markets ◽  
Maximum Limit

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a gram-negative bacteria that can reduce meat quality and cause diarrhea if the amount is too much. This study investigates the presence of E. coli contamination in chicken meat sold in traditional markets in Medan. This research was conducted using the purposive sampling method and collected samples from 30% of each nine traditional markets with 32 samples. The traditional markets in Medan, namely Petisah, Central, Sei Kambing, Kampung Lalang, Kwala Bekala, Helvetia, Kampung Baru, Kemiri and Padang Bulan. Research was conducted by using the CFU / ml method with chromocult media. Samples were analyzed in the laboratory of the Regional Veterinary Disease Investigation Center Region 1 Medan. The results showed 32 samples of chicken meat had exceeded the maximum limit of microbial contamination. The highest total microbial average was in the Kampung Lalang market, 3.49 Log CFU / g, and the lowest was in the Kemiri market of 2.79 Log CFU / g. Based on the research results, it was found that the meat in the traditional markets of Medan was all contaminated with E. coli and had passed the maximum limit of bacterial contamination.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Efficacy of Flow Cytometry in Detecting Bacterial Contamination in Platelets

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Maryam Habibi Ziari ◽  
Farhad Razjou ◽  
Shahram Vaeli ◽  
Fatemeh Abedi Poshtiri ◽  
Abolfazl Dabirmoghadam
Keyword(s):  
Flow Cytometry ◽  
Staphylococcus Epidermidis ◽  
Bacterial Contamination ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Minimum Interval ◽  
Short Time

Introduction: Bacterial contamination of platelet products is a major risk of infections in blood transfusion. Due to their storage conditions at room temperatures (22 to 24°C), cases of septicemia and even death caused by platelet injection have been reported. Therefore, use of appropriate diagnostic methods can improve the health of this product. In this study, flow cytometry was used to detect contaminated platelet units. Methods: This study was a diagnostic interventional type. 15 units of platelet concentrate was prepared at a minimum interval time after production. Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria were each added to 6 platelet bags, with a concentration of 10 CFU / ml, while 3 bags were used as negative control. Platelets were stored in a shaking incubator at 22 - 24°C, for 0, 6, 24 and 48 hour-intervals after inoculation. Samples were then taken at 1 ml volume and evaluated by flow cytometry. Results: The sensitivity of the flow cytometry method to detect contaminated platelet units in infections with both Staphylococcus epidermidis and E. coli, in a 1 ml volume in all samples at 0, 6, 22 and 24 hours after inoculation, was 100%, and the number of bacteria increased in 24 hours of incubation, except for E. coli that decreased after 24 hours. Conclusion: This study shows that flow cytometry can be a useful method for detecting bacterial contamination in platelets, and can detect low concentrations (10 CFU / ml) of bacteria in small volumes of sample (ml) in a short time.

pH OF MULTIPURPOSE CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS OVER TIME

1998 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-10
Author(s):  
Antonio López-Alemany ◽  
Robert Montés i Micó
Keyword(s):  
Contact Lens ◽  
Contact Lens Solutions ◽  
Over Time

Untersuchungen zur aeroben bakteriellen Besiedlung der Vaginalschleimhaut klinisch gesunder Kätzinnen

2004 ◽  
Vol 32 (02) ◽  
pp. 88-91
Author(s):  
Susanne Kloß ◽  
A. Wehrend ◽  
Astrid König ◽  
H. Bostedt
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Staphylococcus Epidermidis ◽  
Pasteurella Multocida ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Klinische Relevanz ◽  
Staphylococcus Intermedius

Zusammenfassung: Gegenstand und Ziel: Im Gegensatz zur Hündin liegen bei der Katze bisher wenige Studien über die genitale Keimflora geschlechtsgesunder Tiere vor. Ziel der Untersuchung war daher, physiologische Daten über die aerobe Vaginalflora bei dieser Spezies zu gewinnen. Material und Methoden: Für die vorliegende Studie standen 26 gesunde, anöstrische Katzen zur Verfügung, die zu einer Ovariohysterektomie vorgestellt wurden. Nach einer klinischen Untersuchung wurden von allen Probanden unter sterilen Bedingungen Vaginaltupfer entnommen. Ergebnisse: In allen Proben konnte ein Bakterienwachstum mit durchschnittlich zwei verschiedenen Bakterienspezies nachgewiesen werden. Die Gesamtkeimgehalte wurden bei 50% der Vaginaltupferproben als gering-, bei 15% als mittel- und bei 35% als hochgradig beurteilt. Vorherrschend waren Mischkulturen aus zwei bis vier verschiedenen Keimarten. Monokulturen wurden aus 38% der Tupferproben isoliert. Am häufigsten gelang der Nachweis von E. coli variatio haemolytica (E. coli var. haem.) (58%) und Staphylococcus epidermidis (42%). Als weitere Spezies wurden E. coli, α-, β-hämolysierende Streptokokken, anhämolysierende Streptokokken, aerobe Bazillen, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus intermedius, Pasteurella multocida sowie Klebsiellen isoliert. Auffällig ist die hohe Nachweisrate von E. coli var. haem. mit 35% in Mischkulturen und 23% in Reinkultur. Schlussfolgerungen: Die physiologische Mikroflora der felinen Vaginalschleimhaut differiert deutlich von der der anöstrischen Hündin. Besonders die Dominanz von E. coli var. haem. in 38% der Mischkulturen und 23% der Monokulturen bei der Katze ist hervorzuheben. Klinische Relevanz: Die vorliegenden Ergebnisse geben eine erste Grundlage für die Interpretation mikrobiologischer Befunde feliner Vaginaltupfer.

Assessment of Bacterial Contamination of Orthodontic Arch wire

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
Suha S Hassan ◽  
Nidhal H. Ghaib ◽  
Batool H Al-Ghurabi
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Contamination ◽  
Microbial Contamination ◽  
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid ◽  
Bacterial Species ◽  
Brain Heart Infusion ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Bacillus Spp ◽  
Droplet Transmission

Background: The microorganisms can impend the life of health care professional and particularly the dental practitioners. They can be transmitted by different ways like airborne and droplet transmission. The current study was carried out to identify whether the arch wires that received from the manufactures are free from microbial contamination and to determine the bacterial species attached to the arch wires. Materials and Methods: This study involved eighty samples, consisted of two types of arch wires (nitinol and stainless-steel) from four companies (3M, G&H, Jiscop, OrthoTechnology). These wires inserted in a plane tube that contains 10 -ml of (Tris [tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane] and EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) tris-EDTA and brain heart infusion (BHI) broth. A 0.1 ml was withdrawn from the tube and spread on agar plates. The control groups consist of 16 plane tube (8 tubes with tris-EDTA and other 8 tubes with (BHI). Results: Microbial sampling yielded growth from 5 of the 80 arch wires. The predominant bacteria that isolated were Bacillus spp. No growth was recovered from 75 of the samples and from controls. The bacteria were isolated by BHI reagent and no growth was observed by tris-EDTA reagent with statistically significant difference (P<0.05). The Bacillus spp. found only in the G&H and Jiscop companies, however, no statistically significant difference was found among them (P>0.05). With regard to the presence and distribution of bacteria according to the types of wires, the present results clarified that cases of contamination with Bacillus spp. were found in the nitinol arch wires with statistically significant difference (P<0.05). Conclusions: The results of the current study revealed low count of bacterial contamination in the two types of companies (G&H and Jiscop). Not all materials that received from the manufactures are free from contamination and an effective sterilization regimen is needed to avoid cross-contamination.

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