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Mrsa found at low levels in chicago-area ambulances by ferujkll sdff
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Treatment areas of ambulances fared well when tested for dangerousbacteria, according to a new study published in the April issue ofthe American Journal of Infection Control , the official publication of APIC - the Association forProfessionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. Approximatelysix percent of sites sampled in Chicago-area ambulances testedpositive for Staphyloccocus aureus ( S. aureus ), a bacterium that can cause serious infections and can easilyacquire resistance to potent antibiotics . A team of researchers from Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill tooksamples from 26 areas inside of 71 ambulances from 34 differentChicago-area municipalities. The team recovered 100 S.
aureus isolates from more than 1,800 sites that were sampled (less thansix percent). At least one S. aureus sample was found in 69 percent of ambulances tested. Of allisolates detected, 77 percent showed resistance to at least onecommonly used antibiotic, and 12 percent were identified as the"superbug" known as methicillin-resistant S. aureus ( MRSA ).
The authors state, "Of interest, only 5 of 71 ambulances testedpositive for MRSA in at least one location (yielding the 12 MRSAisolates studied). Although there have been few previous studies offront-line advanced life support ambulances, a higher frequency ofsuspected MRSA in ambulance fleets has been reported previously." "These results indicate that first responders are doing a good jobof protecting their patients," adds James Rago, PhD, lead studyauthor and assistant professor of biology at Lewis University. "Theresearch is significant because improper cleaning of these surfacescould be a cause for concern due to the frequency with whichemergency medical technicians may touch infected surfaces duringpatient care, the prevalence of open wounds among burn victims, andthe fact that these patients go directly to the hospital where theycome in contact with patients with compromised immune systems whoare vulnerable to infections." The authors conclude, "Given the ease with which S. aureus can survive on inanimate surfaces and exchange antibioticresistance elements, a conscientious approach to the application ofexisting cleaning techniques, especially in key ambulance sites,needs to continue." Additional References Citations. I am a professional writer from Home & Garden, which contains a great deal of information about durable dog beds , durable dog bed, welcome to visit!
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