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Amba Esakki R. Gayathri Jayalakshmi Somasundaram V. Vishnu Priya Kavitha.S

Abstract

Background:


Microbial contamination of the operating theater is a major cause of nosocomial infection. The study assessed the level of microbial contamination and determined the antimicrobial resistance of the bacterial isolates. Microbial growth was found on surfaces and semi-critical articles. On the other hand, articles which were sterilized by autoclave showed no microbial growth.


Materials and Methods:


Samples were collected and using bio luminometer results were obtained.


Results:


The results indicate proper cleaning - fumigation of OT significantly reduced the microbial contamination.


Conclusion:


There was high-level of microbial contamination in the OT, particularly in air and semi-critical articles. However, it has been dramatically reduced through proper cleaning fumigation of the OT.

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Keywords

Microbial contamination, operating theater, fumigation, bio luminometer, sterilization.

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