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Enrique CGG, Medel-Plaza M, Correa JJA, Sarnago H, Acero J, Burdio JM, Lucía Ó, Esteban J, Gómez-Barrena E. Biofilm on total joint replacement materials can be reduced through electromagnetic induction heating using a portable device. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:304. [PMID: 38769535 PMCID: PMC11103973 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04785-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Periprosthetic joint infection is a serious complication following joint replacement. The development of bacterial biofilms bestows antibiotic resistance and restricts treatment via implant retention surgery. Electromagnetic induction heating is a novel technique for antibacterial treatment of metallic surfaces that has demonstrated in-vitro efficacy. Previous studies have always employed stationary, non-portable devices. This study aims to assess the in-vitro efficacy of induction-heating disinfection of metallic surfaces using a new Portable Disinfection System based on Induction Heating. METHODS Mature biofilms of three bacterial species: S. epidermidis ATCC 35,984, S. aureus ATCC 25,923, E. coli ATCC 25,922, were grown on 18 × 2 mm cylindrical coupons of Titanium-Aluminium-Vanadium (Ti6Al4V) or Cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (CoCrMo) alloys. Study intervention was induction-heating of the coupon surface up to 70ºC for 210s, performed using the Portable Disinfection System (PDSIH). Temperature was monitored using thermographic imaging. For each bacterial strain and each metallic alloy, experiments and controls were conducted in triplicate. Bacterial load was quantified through scraping and drop plate techniques. Data were evaluated using non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test for 2 group comparison. Statistical significance was fixed at p ≤ 0.05. RESULTS All bacterial strains showed a statistically significant reduction of CFU per surface area in both materials. Bacterial load reduction amounted to 0.507 and 0.602 Log10 CFU/mL for S. aureus on Ti6Al4V and CoCrMo respectively, 5.937 and 3.500 Log10 CFU/mL for E. coli, and 1.222 and 0.372 Log10 CFU/mL for S. epidermidis. CONCLUSIONS Electromagnetic induction heating using PDSIH is efficacious to reduce mature biofilms of S aureus, E coli and S epidermidis growing on metallic surfaces of Ti6Al4V and CoCrMo alloys.
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- Cordero García-Galán Enrique
- Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology. Hospital, Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, Av Principal de la Universidad s/n, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain.
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- Dept. of Clinical Microbiology, IIS-Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, UAM. Av. Reyes Católicos 2, Madrid, 28040, Spain
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- Dept. of Clinical Microbiology, IIS-Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, UAM. Av. Reyes Católicos 2, Madrid, 28040, Spain
- CIBERINFEC-CIBER de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5. Pabellón 11. Planta 0, Madrid, 28029, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Engineering and Communications, I3A, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Engineering and Communications, I3A, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Engineering and Communications, I3A, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Engineering and Communications, I3A, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
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- Dept. of Clinical Microbiology, IIS-Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, UAM. Av. Reyes Católicos 2, Madrid, 28040, Spain
- CIBERINFEC-CIBER de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5. Pabellón 11. Planta 0, Madrid, 28029, Spain
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- Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital La Paz- IdiPAZ, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Schapira AJ, Dramé M, Olive C, Marion-Sanchez K. Bacterial viability in dry-surface biofilms in healthcare facilities: a systematic review. J Hosp Infect 2024; 144:94-110. [PMID: 38029859 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2023.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bacteria are known to live inside architectural structures called biofilms. Though standard biofilms have been studied extensively for more than 50 years, little is known about dry-surface biofilms (DSBs). Since 2012, DSBs have been described in several scientific papers, but basic knowledge about the viability and culturability of bacteria remains limited. AIM To conduct a systematic review to determine whether bacteria inside DSBs are viable, culturable, and enumerable. METHODS Eligible articles had to deal with DSBs containing at least one bacterial species involved in healthcare-associated infections, which developed in actual healthcare environments (in-situ) or with the help of any biofilm model (in-vitro). FINDINGS Twenty-four articles were included in the review. Whereas most of them isolated viable bacteria (87% in situ; 100% in vitro), no in-situ study quantified culturable bacteria in the biofilm per unit area. Conversely, 100% of in-vitro studies cultured the bacteria from controls and 94.4% supplied an enumeration of them. Culturable bacteria also grew after 78% of the cleaning, disinfection, or sterilization protocols tested. Microscopic observations after staining the samples with live/dead fluorescent probes (Baclight®) showed large amounts of viable cells in culture-negative samples. CONCLUSION Our study questions the efficacy of current methods for microbiological monitoring of surfaces, since these methods are only based on bacterial culturability. To improve both surface monitoring and cleaning and disinfection protocols, it is necessary to integrate the concept of DSBs which appears to contain a significant amount of viable but non-culturable bacteria.
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- A-J Schapira
- CHU Martinique, Department of Bacteriology, Hygiene and Environment Laboratory, Fort-de-France Cedex, Martinique; Paris Cité University, Faculty of Health, Paris, France
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- CHU Martinique, Department of Clinical Research and Innovation, Fort-de-France Cedex, Martinique; University of the French West Indies, Faculty of Medicine, EpiCliV Research Unit, Martinique
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- CHU Martinique, Department of Bacteriology, Hygiene and Environment Laboratory, Fort-de-France Cedex, Martinique
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- CHU Martinique, Department of Bacteriology, Hygiene and Environment Laboratory, Fort-de-France Cedex, Martinique; PCCEI, University of Montpellier, University of the Antilles, INSERM, EFS, Montpellier, France.
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Minor M, Sabillón L. Effectiveness of Ultra-High Irradiance Blue-Light-Emitting Diodes to Control Salmonella Contamination Adhered to Dry Stainless Steel Surfaces. Microorganisms 2024; 12:103. [PMID: 38257930 PMCID: PMC10819507 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12010103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Controlling Salmonella contamination in dry food processing environments represents a significant challenge due to their tolerance to desiccation stress and enhanced thermal resistance. Blue light is emerging as a safer alternative to UV irradiation for surface decontamination. In the present study, the antimicrobial efficacy of ultra-high irradiance (UHI) blue light, generated by light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at wavelengths of 405 nm (841.6 mW/cm2) and 460 nm (614.9 mW/cm2), was evaluated against a five-serovar cocktail of Salmonella enterica dry cells on clean and soiled stainless steel (SS) surfaces. Inoculated coupons were subjected to blue light irradiation treatments at equivalent energy doses ranging from 221 to 1106 J/cm2. Wheat flour was used as a model food soil system. To determine the bactericidal mechanisms of blue light, the intracellular concentration of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in Salmonella cells and the temperature changes on SS surfaces were also measured. The treatment energy dose had a significant effect on Salmonella inactivation levels. On clean SS surfaces, the reduction in Salmonella counts ranged from 0.8 to 7.4 log CFU/cm2, while, on soiled coupons, the inactivation levels varied from 1.2 to 4.2 log CFU/cm2. Blue LED treatments triggered a significant generation of ROS within Salmonella cells, as well as a substantial temperature increase in SS surfaces. However, in the presence of organic matter, the oxidative stress in Salmonella cells declined significantly, and treatments with higher energy doses (>700 J/cm2) were required to uphold the antimicrobial effectiveness observed on clean SS. The mechanism of the bactericidal effect of UHI blue LED treatments is likely to be a combination of photothermal and photochemical effects. These results indicate that LEDs emitting UHI blue light could represent a novel cost- and time-effective alternative for controlling microbial contamination in dry food processing environments.
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- Martha Minor
- Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
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- Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
- Center of Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
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Wormald R, Humphreys PN, Charles CJ, Rout SP. Bacillus-based probiotic cleansers reduce the formation of dry biofilms on common hospital surfaces. Microbiologyopen 2023; 12:e1391. [PMID: 38129979 PMCID: PMC10664183 DOI: 10.1002/mbo3.1391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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In the absence of liquid suspension, dry biofilms can form upon hard surfaces within a hospital environment, representing a healthcare-associated infection risk. Probiotic cleansers using generally recognized as safe organisms, such as those of the Bacillus genus, represent a potential strategy for the reduction of dry biofilm bioburden. The mechanisms of action and efficacy of these cleaners are, however, poorly understood. To address this, a preventative dry biofilm assay was developed using steel, melamine, and ceramic surfaces to assess the ability of a commercially available Bacillus spp. based probiotic cleanser to reduce the surface bioburden of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Via this assay, phosphate-buffered saline controls were able to generate dry biofilms within 7 days of incubation, with the application of the probiotic cleanser able to prevent >97.7% of dry biofilm formation across both pathogen analogs and surface types. Further to this, surfaces treated with the probiotic mixture alone also showed a reduction in dry biofilm across both pathogen and surface types. Confocal laser scanning microscopy imaging indicated that the probiotic bacteria were able to germinate and colonize surfaces, likely forming a protective layer upon these hard surfaces.
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- Richard Wormald
- Department of Biological and Geographical SciencesUniversity of HuddersfieldHuddersfieldUK
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- Department of Biological and Geographical SciencesUniversity of HuddersfieldHuddersfieldUK
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- Department of Biological and Geographical SciencesUniversity of HuddersfieldHuddersfieldUK
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Weber DJ, Rutala WA, Anderson DJ, Sickbert-Bennett EE. Biofilms on medical instruments and surfaces: Do they interfere with instrument reprocessing and surface disinfection. Am J Infect Control 2023; 51:A114-A119. [PMID: 37890940 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2023.04.158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Biofilms are surface-attached communities of bacteria embedded in an extracellular matrix. This matrix shields the resident cells from desiccation, chemical perturbation, invasion by other bacteria, and confers reduced susceptibility to antibiotics and disinfectants. There is growing evidence that biofilms on medical instruments (especially endoscopes) and environmental surfaces interfere with cleaning and disinfection. METHODS The English literature on the impact of biofilms in medicine was reviewed with a focus on the impact of biofilms on reusable semicritical medical instruments and hospital environmental surfaces. RESULTS Biofilms are frequently present on hospital environmental surfaces and reusable medical equipment. Important health care...associated pathogens that readily form biofilms on environmental surfaces include Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida auris. Evidence has demonstrated that biofilms interfere with cleaning and disinfection. DISCUSSION New technologies such as ..úself-disinfecting..Ñ surfaces or continuous room disinfection systems may reduce or disrupt biofilm formation and are under study to reduce the impact of the contaminated surface environment on health care...associated infections. CONCLUSIONS Future research is urgently needed to develop methods to reduce or eliminate biofilms from forming on implantable medical devices, reusable medical equipment, and hospital surfaces.
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- David J Weber
- Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Department of Infection Prevention, UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC.
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Department of Infection Prevention, UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC
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Watson F, Wilks S, Keevil CW, Chewins J. Modelling hospital disinfectant against multi-drug-resistant dry surface biofilms grown under artificial human sweat. J Hosp Infect 2023; 141:190-197. [PMID: 37343768 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2023.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dry surface biofilms (DSBs) have been found abundantly across hospital surfaces within intensive care units and may explain how nosocomial pathogens can remain virulent and persist on surfaces for extended periods. Testing standards governing the performance of disinfectant products employ planktonic models under routine growth conditions, which are known to be less tolerant than their biofilm counterpart. AIM To evaluate biofilm models cultured under artificial human sweat (AHS), a source of nutrient expected on touch surfaces, to assess the antimicrobial performance of common cleaning agents, including a quaternary ammonium, hydrogen peroxide and active chlorine. METHODS Five single-species biofilms, using pathogenic bacteria such as Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis, were generated on stainless-steel substrates using a sedimentation protocol under both AHS and nutrient-rich conditions for a direct comparison of phenotypic tolerance. The biofilm models were grown over five days followed by desiccation cycles, before being submerged into the disinfectant solutions for up to 25 min. Epifluorescence (EF) microscopy using LIVE/DEAD™ stain was used to visualize microcolony viability. FINDINGS The results revealed biofilms cultured under AHS exhibited a greater antimicrobial tolerance and reduced speed of kill for all cleaning agents compared with the routine media; an average reduction of 72.4% vs 96.9%, respectively. EF microscopy revealed traces of viable bacteria across all coupons after disinfection indicating a potential opportunity for regrowth and recontamination. CONCLUSION The notable difference in biocidal performance between the two growth conditions highlights potential pitfalls within current antimicrobial test standards, and the importance of accurate representation of the microbial challenge.
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- F Watson
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; Bioquell UK Ltd, Andover, UK
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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Konno A, Okubo T, Enoeda Y, Uno T, Sato T, Yokota SI, Yano R, Yamaguchi H. Human pathogenic bacteria on high-touch dry surfaces can be controlled by warming to human-skin temperature under moderate humidity. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0291765. [PMID: 37729194 PMCID: PMC10511134 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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Healthcare-associated infections have become a major health issue worldwide. One route of transmission of pathogenic bacteria is through contact with "high-touch" dry surfaces, such as handrails. Regular cleaning of surfaces with disinfectant chemicals is insufficient against pathogenic bacteria and alternative control methods are therefore required. We previously showed that warming to human-skin temperature affected the survival of pathogenic bacteria on dry surfaces, but humidity was not considered in that study. Here, we investigated environmental factors that affect the number of live bacteria on dry surfaces in hospitals by principal component analysis of previously-collected data (n = 576, for CFU counts), and experimentally verified the effect of warming to human-skin temperature on the survival of pathogenic bacteria on dry surfaces under humidity control. The results revealed that PCA divided hospital dry surfaces into four groups (Group 1~4) and hospital dry surfaces at low temperature and low humidity (Group 3) had much higher bacterial counts as compared to the others (Group 1 and 4) (p<0.05). Experimentally, warming to human-skin temperature (37°C with 90% humidity) for 18~72h significantly suppressed the survival of pathogenic bacteria on dry surfaces, such as plastic surfaces [p<0.05 vs. 15°C (Escherichia coli DH5α, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, and blaNDM-5 E. coli)] or handrails [p<0.05 vs. 15~25°C (E. coli DH5α, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, A. baumannii)], under moderate 55% humidity. Furthermore, intermittent heating to human-skin temperature reduced the survival of spore-forming bacteria (Bacillus subtilis) (p<0.01 vs. continuous heating to human-skin temperature). NhaA, an Na+/H+ antiporter, was found to regulate the survival of bacteria on dry surfaces, and the inhibitor 2-aminoperimidine enhanced the effect of warming at human-skin temperature on the survival of pathogenic bacteria (E. coli DH5α, S. aureus, A. baumannii) on dry surfaces. Thus, warming to human-skin temperature under moderate humidity is a useful method for impairing live pathogenic bacteria on high-touch surfaces, thereby helping to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
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- Ayano Konno
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Hokkaido University, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Hokkaido University, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Hokkaido University, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Nursing, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Japan
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Fundamental Nursing, Hokkaido University, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Japan
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Veterinary Hygiene, Hokkaido University, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan
- Graduate School of Infectious Diseases, Hokkaido University, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan
- One Health Research Center, Hokkaido University, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Fundamental Nursing, Hokkaido University, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Hokkaido University, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan
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Pontes DO, Costa DDM, da Silva Pereira PP, Whiteley GS, Glasbey T, Tipple AFV. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) sampling algorithm for monitoring the cleanliness of surgical instruments. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0284967. [PMID: 37582099 PMCID: PMC10426997 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Timely detection of cleaning failure is critical for quality assurance within Sterilising Service Units (SSUs). Rapid Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) testing provides a real time and quantitative indication of cellular contaminants, when used to measure surface or device cleanliness. The aim of this study was to investigate the use of an ATP algorithm and to whether it could be used as a routine quality assurance step, to monitor surgical instruments cleanliness in SSUs prior to sterilisation. METHODS Cleanliness monitoring using rapid ATP testing was undertaken in the SSUs of four hospitals located in the western (Amazonia) region of Brazil. ATP testing was conducted (Clean Trace, 3M) on 163 surgical instruments, following manual cleaning. A sampling algorithm using a duplicate swab approach was applied to indicate surgical instruments as (i) very clean, (ii) clean, (iii) equivocal or (iv) fail, based around a 'clean' cut-off of 250 Relative Light Units (RLU) and a 'very clean' <100 RLU. RESULTS The four cleanliness categories were significantly differentiated (P≤0.001). The worst performing locations (hospitals A & C) had failure rates of 39.2% and 32.4%, respectively, and were distinctly different from hospitals B & D (P≤0.001). The best performing hospitals (B & D) had failure rates of 7.7% and 2.8%, respectively. CONCLUSION The ATP testing algorithm provides a simple to use method within SSUs. The measurements are in real time, quantitative and useful for risk-based quality assurance monitoring, and the tool can be used for staff training. The four-tiered approach to the grading of surgical instrument cleanliness provides a nuanced approach for continuous quality improvement within SSU than does a simple pass/fail methodology.
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- Daniela Oliveira Pontes
- Faculty of Nursing, Federal University of Goiás, Catalão, Brazil
- Nursing Department, Federal University of Rondônia, Porto Velho, Brazil
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- Faculty of Nursing, Federal University of Goiás, Catalão, Brazil
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Penrith, Australia
- Whiteley Corporation, Kewdale, Australia
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Marcus E, Dagan T, Asli W, Ben-Ami F. Out of the 'host' box: extreme off-host conditions alter the infectivity and virulence of a parasitic bacterium. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci 2023; 378:20220015. [PMID: 36744562 PMCID: PMC9900709 DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2022.0015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Disease agents play an important role in the ecology and life history of wild and cultivated populations and communities. While most studies focus on the adaptation of parasites to their hosts, the adaptation of free-living parasite stages to their external (off-host) environment may tell us a lot about the factors that shape the distribution of parasites. Pasteuria ramosa is an endoparasitic bacterium of the water flea Daphnia with a wide geographical distribution. Its transmission stages rest outside of the host and thus experience varying environmental regimes. We examined the life history of P. ramosa populations from four environmental conditions (i.e. groups of habitats): the factorial combinations of summer-dry water bodies or not, and winter-freeze water bodies or not. Our goal was to examine how the combination of winter temperature and summer dryness affects the parasite's ability to attach to its host and to infect it. We subjected samples of the four groups of habitats to temperatures of 20, 33, 46 and 60°C in dry and wet conditions, and exposed a susceptible clone of Daphnia magna to the treated spores. We found that spores which had undergone desiccation endured higher temperatures better than spores kept wet, both regarding attachment and subsequent infection. Furthermore, spores treated with heightened temperatures were much less infective and virulent. Even under high temperatures (60°C), exposed spores from all populations were able to attach to the host cuticle, albeit they were unable to establish infection. Our work highlights the sensitivity of a host-free resting stage of a bacterial parasite to the external environment. Long heatwaves and harsh summers, which are becoming more frequent owing to recent climate changes, may therefore pose a problem for parasite survival. This article is part of the theme issue 'Infectious disease ecology and evolution in a changing world'.
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- Enav Marcus
- School of Zoology, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- School of Zoology, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- School of Zoology, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- School of Zoology, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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Chen L, Wang G, Teng M, Wang L, Yang F, Jin G, Du H, Xu Y. Non-gene-editing microbiome engineering of spontaneous food fermentation microbiota-Limitation control, design control, and integration. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2023; 22:1902-1932. [PMID: 36880579 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Non-gene-editing microbiome engineering (NgeME) is the rational design and control of natural microbial consortia to perform desired functions. Traditional NgeME approaches use selected environmental variables to force natural microbial consortia to perform the desired functions. Spontaneous food fermentation, the oldest kind of traditional NgeME, transforms foods into various fermented products using natural microbial networks. In traditional NgeME, spontaneous food fermentation microbiotas (SFFMs) are typically formed and controlled manually by the establishment of limiting factors in small batches with little mechanization. However, limitation control generally leads to trade-offs between efficiency and the quality of fermentation. Modern NgeME approaches based on synthetic microbial ecology have been developed using designed microbial communities to explore assembly mechanisms and target functional enhancement of SFFMs. This has greatly improved our understanding of microbiota control, but such approaches still have shortcomings compared to traditional NgeME. Here, we comprehensively describe research on mechanisms and control strategies for SFFMs based on traditional and modern NgeME. We discuss the ecological and engineering principles of the two approaches to enhance the understanding of how best to control SFFM. We also review recent applied and theoretical research on modern NgeME and propose an integrated in vitro synthetic microbiota model to bridge gaps between limitation control and design control for SFFM.
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- Liangqiang Chen
- Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.,Kweichow Moutai Distillery Co., Ltd., Zunyi, China
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- Kweichow Moutai Distillery Co., Ltd., Zunyi, China
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- Kweichow Moutai Distillery Co., Ltd., Zunyi, China
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- Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Laboratory of Brewing Microbiology and Applied Enzymology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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Staphylococcus aureus Cell Wall Phenotypic Changes Associated with Biofilm Maturation and Water Availability: A Key Contributing Factor for Chlorine Resistance. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24054983. [PMID: 36902413 PMCID: PMC10003762 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Staphylococcus aureus biofilms are resistant to both antibiotics and disinfectants. As Staphylococci cell walls are an important defence mechanism, we sought to examine changes to the bacterial cell wall under different growth conditions. Cell walls of S. aureus grown as 3-day hydrated biofilm, 12-day hydrated biofilm, and 12-day dry surface biofilm (DSB) were compared to cell walls of planktonic organisms. Additionally, proteomic analysis using high-throughput tandem mass tag-based mass spectrometry was performed. Proteins involved in cell wall synthesis in biofilms were upregulated in comparison to planktonic growth. Bacterial cell wall width (measured by transmission electron microscopy) and peptidoglycan production (detected using a silkworm larva plasma system) increased with biofilm culture duration (p < 0.001) and dehydration (p = 0.002). Similarly, disinfectant tolerance was greatest in DSB, followed by 12-day hydrated biofilm and then 3-day biofilm, and it was least in the planktonic bacteria--suggesting that changes to the cell wall may be a key factor for S. aureus biofilm biocide resistance. Our findings shed light on possible new targets to combat biofilm-related infections and hospital dry surface biofilms.
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Christine E, Olive C, Louisin M, Dramé M, Marion‐Sanchez K. A new spray-based method for the in-vitro development of dry-surface biofilms. Microbiologyopen 2023; 12:e1330. [PMID: 36825879 PMCID: PMC9834607 DOI: 10.1002/mbo3.1330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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The inanimate environment immediately surrounding the patient in healthcare facilities is a reservoir of microorganisms embedded in dry-surface biofilms (DSB). These biofilms, first highlighted in 2012, are increasingly studied, but currently available in-vitro models only allow for the growth of semi-hydrated biofilms. We developed a new in-vitro method under actual dehydration conditions based on the hypothesis that surface contamination is mainly due to splashes of respiratory secretions. The main objective of this study was to show that the operating conditions we have defined allowed the growth of DSB with a methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus strain. The second objective was to show that extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae, that is, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter cloacae were also able to grow such biofilms under these conditions. Monobacterial suspensions in sterile artificial saliva (SAS) were sprayed onto polyethylene surfaces. Nutrients and hydration were provided daily by spraying SAS enriched with 20% of Brain Heart Infusion broth. The primary outcome was mean surface coverage measured by image analysis after crystal violet staining. The method applied to S. aureus for 12 days resulted in reproducible and repeatable DSB consisting of isolated and confluent microcolonies embedded in extracellular polymeric substances as shown in scanning electron microscopy images. Similar DSB were obtained with both Enterobacteriaceae applying the same method. No interspecies variation was shown between the three strains in terms of surface coverage. These first trials are the starting point for a 3-year study currently in process.
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- Esther Christine
- Department of BacteriologyHygiene and Environment Laboratory, CHU MartiniqueCS 90632Fort‐de‐FranceCedexMartinique
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- Department of BacteriologyHygiene and Environment Laboratory, CHU MartiniqueCS 90632Fort‐de‐FranceCedexMartinique
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- Department of BacteriologyHygiene and Environment Laboratory, CHU MartiniqueCS 90632Fort‐de‐FranceCedexMartinique
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- Department of Clinical Research and InnovationCHU MartiniqueCS 90632Fort‐de‐FranceCedexMartinique
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- Department of BacteriologyHygiene and Environment Laboratory, CHU MartiniqueCS 90632Fort‐de‐FranceCedexMartinique,Department of Hospital HygieneCHU MartiniqueCS 90632Fort‐de‐FranceCedexMartinique,Pathogenesis and Control of Chronic and Emerging Infections, Université de Montpellier, Université des Antilles, Inserm, Etablissement Français du SangCHU MartiniqueMontpellierFrance
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Alonso VPP, Gonçalves MPMBB, de Brito FAE, Barboza GR, Rocha LDO, Silva NCC. Dry surface biofilms in the food processing industry: An overview on surface characteristics, adhesion and biofilm formation, detection of biofilms, and dry sanitization methods. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2023; 22:688-713. [PMID: 36464983 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Bacterial biofilm formation in low moisture food processing (LMF) plants is related to matters of food safety, production efficiency, economic loss, and reduced consumer trust. Dry surfaces may appear dry to the naked eye, however, it is common to find a coverage of thin liquid films and microdroplets, known as microscopic surface wetness (MSW). The MSW may favor dry surface biofilm (DSB) formation. DSB formation is similar in other industries, it occurs through the processes of adhesion, production of extracellular polymeric substances, development of microcolonies and maturation, it is mediated by a quorum sensing (QS) system and is followed by dispersal, leading to disaggregation. Species that survive on dry surfaces develop tolerance to different stresses. DSB are recalcitrant and contribute to higher resistance to sanitation, becoming potential sources of contamination, related to the spoilage of processed products and foodborne disease outbreaks. In LMF industries, sanitization is performed using physical methods without the presence of water. Although alternative dry sanitizing methods can be efficiently used, additional studies are still required to develop and assess the effect of emerging technologies, and to propose possible combinations with traditional methods to enhance their effects on the sanitization process. Overall, more information about the different technologies can help to find the most appropriate method/s, contributing to the development of new sanitization protocols. Thus, this review aimed to identify the main characteristics and challenges of biofilm management in low moisture food industries, and summarizes the mechanisms of action of different dry sanitizing methods (alcohol, hot air, UV-C light, pulsed light, gaseous ozone, and cold plasma) and their effects on microbial metabolism.
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- Vanessa Pereira Perez Alonso
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Yum SJ, Jeong HG, Kim SM. Anti-biofilm effects of sinomenine against Staphylococcus aureus. Food Sci Biotechnol 2023; 32:83-90. [PMID: 36606087 PMCID: PMC9807730 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-022-01174-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive foodborne pathogen capable of forming strong biofilms. This study identified that anti-biofilm natural compound against S. aureus. Sinomenine, a natural compound, showed significantly reduced biofilm formation (31.97-39.86%), but no effect on bacterial growth was observed. The dispersion of preformed biofilms was observed by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). qRT-PCR revealed that sinomenine treatment significantly up-regulated agrA by 3.8-fold and down-regulated icaA gene by 3.1-fold. These indicate that sinomenine treatment induces biofilm dispersal due to cell-cell adhesion, polysaccharide intercellular adhesin (PIA), and phenol-soluble modulin (PSM) peptides production. Our results suggest that sinomenine can be used as a promising agent for effectively controlling biofilm formation and dispersion, thereby making S. aureus more susceptible to the action of antimicrobial agents.
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- Su-Jin Yum
- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134 Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134 Korea
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- Division of Human Ecology, Korea National Open University, Seoul, 03087 Korea
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Yammine J, Chihib NE, Gharsallaoui A, Dumas E, Ismail A, Karam L. Essential oils and their active components applied as: free, encapsulated and in hurdle technology to fight microbial contaminations. A review. Heliyon 2022; 8:e12472. [PMID: 36590515 PMCID: PMC9798198 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Microbial contaminations are responsible for many chronic, healthcare, persistent microbial infections and illnesses in the food sector, therefore their control is an important public health challenge. Over the past few years, essential oils (EOs) have emerged as interesting alternatives to synthetic antimicrobials as they are biodegradable, extracted from natural sources and potent antimicrobials. Through their multiple mechanisms of actions and target sites, no microbial resistance has been developed against them till present. Although extensive documentation has been reported on the antimicrobial activity of EOs, comparisons between the use of whole EOs or their active components alone for an antimicrobial treatment are less abundant. It is also essential to have a good knowledge about EOs to be used as alternatives to the conventional antimicrobial products such as chemical disinfectants. Moreover, it is important to focus not only on planktonic vegetative microorganisms, but to study also the effect on more resistant forms like spores and biofilms. The present article reviews the current knowledge on the mechanisms of antimicrobial activities of EOs and their active components on microorganisms in different forms. Additionally, in this review, the ultimate advantages of encapsulating EOs or combining them with other hurdles for enhanced antimicrobial treatments are discussed.
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- Jina Yammine
- Univ Lille, CNRS, INRAE, Centrale Lille, UMR 8207 – UMET – Unité Matériaux et Transformations, Lille, France,Plateforme de Recherches et d’Analyses en Sciences de l’Environnement (PRASE), Ecole Doctorale des Sciences et Technologies, Université Libanaise, Hadath, Lebanon
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- Univ Lille, CNRS, INRAE, Centrale Lille, UMR 8207 – UMET – Unité Matériaux et Transformations, Lille, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, Villeurbanne, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, Villeurbanne, France
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- Plateforme de Recherches et d’Analyses en Sciences de l’Environnement (PRASE), Ecole Doctorale des Sciences et Technologies, Université Libanaise, Hadath, Lebanon
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- Human Nutrition Department, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar,Corresponding author.
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Park KM, Kim AY, Kim HJ, Cho YS, Koo M. Prevalence and characterization of toxigenic Bacillus cereus group isolated from low-moisture food products. Food Sci Biotechnol 2022; 31:1615-1629. [PMID: 36278133 PMCID: PMC9582184 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-022-01144-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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The present study was conducted to determine the occurrence of B. cereus group members in low-moisture food products by phenotypic and genetic assessment and to evaluate the toxigenic potential of B. cereus group isolates. According to the results of their morphological shape, growth temperature range, strain-specific gene distribution, 79.5% and 20.5% among 112 isolates were identified as B. cereus sensu stricto (s.s.) and B. thuringiensis, respectively and other toxigenic B. cereus group members was not found. All B. cereus group isolates possessed nheABC, hblACD, cytK, entFM genes, and the most frequent gene was nheA. Only three B. cereus s. s. isolates exhibited as emetic toxin gene-harboring B. cereus group. Several B. cereus s.s. and B. thuringiensis isolates from a low-moisture food products were moderate biofilm formers and showed resistance to rifampicin, tetracycline, or clindamycin. The existence of B. cereus s.s. and B. thuringiensis in low-moisture food products indicates the possible risk of foodborne infections due to their virulence potential.
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- Kyung Min Park
- Department of Food Safety and Distribution Research Group, Korea Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, 55365 Korea
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- Department of Hygiene/Bio Advanced Team, LG Electronics, Seoul, 08517 Korea
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- Department of Food Safety and Distribution Research Group, Korea Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, 55365 Korea
- Department of Food Biotechnology, University of Science & Technology, Daejeon, 34113 Korea
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- Department of Food Analysis Research Center, Korea Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, 55365 Korea
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- Department of Food Safety and Distribution Research Group, Korea Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, 55365 Korea
- Department of Food Biotechnology, University of Science & Technology, Daejeon, 34113 Korea
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Tewes TJ, Centeleghe I, Maillard JY, Platte F, Bockmühl DP. Raman Microscopic Analysis of Dry-Surface Biofilms on Clinically Relevant Materials. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10071369. [PMID: 35889088 PMCID: PMC9319561 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10071369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Moist/hydrated biofilms have been well-studied in the medical area, and their association with infections is widely recognized. In contrast, dry-surface biofilms (DSBs) on environmental surfaces in healthcare settings have received less attention. DSBs have been shown to be widespread on commonly used items in hospitals and to harbor bacterial pathogens that are known to cause healthcare-acquired infections (HAI). DSBs cannot be detected by routine surface swabbing or contact plates, and studies have shown DSBs to be less susceptible to cleaning/disinfection products. As DSBs are increasingly reported in the medical field, and there is a likelihood they also occur in food production and manufacturing areas, there is a growing demand for the rapid in situ detection of DSBs and the identification of pathogens within DSBs. Raman microspectroscopy allows users to obtain spatially resolved information about the chemical composition of biofilms, and to identify microbial species. In this study, we investigated Staphylococcus aureus mono-species DSB on polyvinylchloride blanks and stainless steel coupons, and dual-species (S. aureus/Bacillus licheniformis) DSB on steel coupons. We demonstrated that Raman microspectroscopy is not only suitable for identifying specific species, but it also enables the differentiation of vegetative cells from their sporulated form. Our findings provide the first step towards the rapid identification and characterization of the distribution and composition of DSBs on different surface areas.
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- Thomas J. Tewes
- Faculty of Life Sciences, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Marie-Curie-Straße 1, 47533 Kleve, Germany; (T.J.T.); (F.P.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 3NB, Wales, UK; (I.C.); (J.-Y.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 3NB, Wales, UK; (I.C.); (J.-Y.M.)
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- Faculty of Life Sciences, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Marie-Curie-Straße 1, 47533 Kleve, Germany; (T.J.T.); (F.P.)
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- Faculty of Life Sciences, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Marie-Curie-Straße 1, 47533 Kleve, Germany; (T.J.T.); (F.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-2821-806-73208
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Centeleghe I, Norville P, Hughes L, Maillard JY. Dual species dry surface biofilms; Bacillus species impact on Staphylococcus aureus survival and surface disinfection. J Appl Microbiol 2022; 133:1130-1140. [PMID: 35543339 PMCID: PMC9543557 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Aims Dry surface biofilms (DSB) survive on environmental surfaces throughout hospitals, able to resist cleaning and disinfection interventions. This study aimed to produce a dual species DSB and explore the ability of commercially available wipe products to eliminate pathogens within a dual species DSB and prevent their transfer. Methods and Results Staphylococcus aureus was grown with two different species of Bacillus on stainless steel discs, over 12 days using sequential hydration and dehydration phases. A modified version of ASTM 2967–15 was used to test six wipe products including one water control with the Fitaflex Wiperator. Staphylococcus aureus growth was inhibited when combined with Bacillus subtilis. Recovery of S. aureus on agar from a dual DSB was not always consistent. Our results did not provide evidence that Bacillus licheniformis protected S. aureus from wipe action. There was no significant difference of S. aureus elimination by antimicrobial wipes between single and dual species DSB. B. licheniformis was easily transferred by the wipe itself and to new surfaces both in a single and dual species DSB, whilst several wipe products inhibited the transfer of S. aureus from wipe. However, S. aureus direct transfer to new surfaces was not inhibited post‐wiping. Conclusions Although we observed that the dual DSB did not confer protection of S. aureus, we demonstrated that environmental species can persist on surfaces after disinfection treatment. Industries should test DSB against future products and hospitals should consider carefully the products they choose. Significance and Impact of the Study To our knowledge, this is the first study reporting on the production of a dual species DSB. Multispecies DSB have been identified throughout the world on hospital surfaces, but many studies focus on single species biofilms. This study has shown that DSB behave differently to hydrated biofilms.
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- Isabella Centeleghe
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales
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- GAMA Healthcare Ltd., Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales
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Fungwithaya P, Sontigun N, Boonhoh W, Boonchuay K, Wongtawan T. Antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus pseudintermedius on the environmental surfaces of a recently constructed veterinary hospital in Southern Thailand. Vet World 2022; 15:1087-1096. [PMID: 35698521 PMCID: PMC9178593 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.1087-1096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a zoonotic bacterium commonly found in animals, especially dogs. These bacteria can survive on environmental surfaces for several months. The infection of S. pseudintermedius from the environment is possible, but properly cleaning surface objects can prevent it. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius (MRSP) in the environment of a recently constructed veterinary hospital in Southern Thailand, where we hypothesized that the prevalence of MRSP might be very low. Materials and Methods: At three different time points, 150 samples were collected from different environmental surfaces and wastewater across the veterinary hospital. The collection was done after the hospital’s cleaning. Bacteria were purified in the culture before being identified as species by biochemical tests and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Next, the antimicrobial-resistant profile was performed using an automated system (Vitek 2). Finally, the antimicrobial resistance genes were identified using PCR. Results: Fifteen colonies of S. pseudintermedius were isolated from the surfaces of eight floors, four tables, two chairs, and one rebreathing tube. Fourteen colonies (93.3%) were multidrug-resistant (MDR) and carried the blaZ gene (93.3%). The majority of colonies were resistant to benzylpenicillin (93.3%), cefovecin (93.3%), ceftiofur (93.3%), kanamycin (93.3%), and neomycin (93.3%). Notably, only four colonies (26.7%) were methicillin-susceptible S. pseudintermedius, whereas 11 colonies (73.3%) were MRSP and carried both the mecA and blaZ genes. Five MRSP (45.5%) were resistant to at least 14 antimicrobial drugs, represented as extensively drug-resistant (XDR) bacteria. Ten of eleven MRSP (90.9%) were Staphylococcal chromosomal mec type V, while another displayed untypeable. Despite the routine and extensive cleaning with detergent and disinfectant, MRSP isolates were still detectable. Conclusion: Many isolates of MRSP were found in this veterinary hospital. Almost all of them were MDR, and nearly half were XDR, posing a threat to animals and humans. In addition, the current hospital cleaning procedure proved ineffective. Future research should be conducted to determine the bacterial biofilm properties and bacterial sensitivity to certain detergents and disinfectants.
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- Punpichaya Fungwithaya
- Centre of Excellence Research for Melioidosis and other Microorganism, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand; Centre for One Health, Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
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- Centre of Excellence Research for Melioidosis and other Microorganism; Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand; Centre for One Health, Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
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- Centre for One Health, Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
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- Centre for One Health, Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
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- Centre of Excellence Research for Melioidosis and other Microorganism, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand; Centre for One Health, Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
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Artificial Human Sweat as a Novel Growth Condition for Clinically Relevant Pathogens on Hospital Surfaces. Microbiol Spectr 2022; 10:e0213721. [PMID: 35357242 PMCID: PMC9045197 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02137-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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The emergence of biofilms on dry hospital surfaces has led to the development of numerous models designed to challenge the efficacious properties of common antimicrobial agents used in cleaning. This is in spite of limited research defining how dry surfaces are able to facilitate biofilm growth and formation in such desiccating and nutrient-deprived environments. While it is well established that the phenotypical response of biofilms is dependent on the conditions in which they are formed, most models incorporate a nutrient-enriched, hydrated environment dissimilar to the clinical setting. In this study, we piloted a novel culture medium, artificial human sweat (AHS), which is perceived to be more indicative of the nutrient sources available on hospital surfaces, particularly those in close proximity to patients. AHS was capable of sustaining the proliferation of four clinically relevant multidrug-resistant pathogens (Acinetobacter baumannii, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and achieved biofilm formation at concentration levels equivalent to those found in situ (average, 6.00 log10 CFU/cm2) with similar visual characteristics upon microscopy. The AHS model presented here could be used for downstream applications, including efficacy testing of hospital cleaning products, due to its resemblance to clinical biofilms on dry surfaces. This may contribute to a better understanding of the true impact these products have on surface hygiene. IMPORTANCE Precise modeling of dry surface biofilms in hospitals is critical for understanding their role in hospital-acquired infection transmission and surface contamination. Using a representative culture condition which includes a nutrient source is key to developing a phenotypically accurate biofilm community. This will enable accurate laboratory testing of cleaning products and their efficacy against dry surface biofilms.
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Martinez E, Crèvecoeur S, Dams L, Rabecki F, Habraken S, Haubruge E, Daube G. Effect of five decontamination methods on face masks and filtering facepiece respirators contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Access Microbiol 2022; 4:000342. [PMID: 35693470 PMCID: PMC9175975 DOI: 10.1099/acmi.0.000342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction. In the context of the global pandemic due to SARS-CoV-2, procurement of personal protective equipment during the crisis was problematic. The idea of reusing and decontaminating personal surgical masks in facilities was explored in order to avoid the accumulation of waste and overcome the lack of equipment.
Hypothesis. Our hypothesis is that this work will show the decontamination methods assessed are effective for bacteria, such as
Staphylococcus aureus
and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
.
Aim. We aim to provide information about the effects of five decontamination procedures (UV treatment, dry heat, vaporized H2O2, ethanol treatment and blue methylene treatment) on
S. aureus
and
P. aeruginosa
. These bacteria are the main secondary bacterial pathogens responsible for lung infections in the hospital environment.
Methodology. The surgical masks and the filtering facepiece respirators were inoculated with two bacterial strains (
S. aureus
ATCC 29213 and
P. aeruginosa
S0599) and submitted to five decontamination treatments: vaporized H2O2 (VHP), UV irradiation, dry heat treatment, ethanol bath treatment and blue methylene treatment. Direct and indirect microbiology assessments were performed on three positive controls, five treated masks and one negative control.
Results. The five decontaminations showed significant (P<0.05) but different degrees of reductions of
S. aureus
and
P. aeruginosa
. VHP, dry heat treatment and ethanol treatment adequately reduced the initial contamination. The 4 min UV treatment allowed only a reduction to five orders of magnitude for face mask respirators. The methylene blue treatment induced a reduction to two orders of magnitude.
Conclusions. The three methods that showed a log10 reduction factor of 6 were the dry heat method, VHP and ethanol bath treatment. These methods are effective and their establishment in the medical field are easy but require economic investment.
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- Elisa Martinez
- Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Liege, Belgium
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Sciences, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
- *Correspondence: Elisa Martinez,
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- Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Liege, Belgium
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Sciences, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
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- Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Liege, Belgium
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
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- Centre Spatial de Liege, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
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- TERRA Research Centre, Gembloux AgroBiotech, University of Liege, Gembloux, Belgium
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- Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Liege, Belgium
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Sciences, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
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Nature-Inspired Antimicrobial Surfaces and Their Potential Applications in Food Industries. Foods 2022; 11:foods11060844. [PMID: 35327267 PMCID: PMC8949295 DOI: 10.3390/foods11060844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global concern and has called for the integration of different areas of expertise for designing robust solutions. One such approach is the development of antimicrobial surfaces to combat the emerging resistance in microbes against drugs and disinfectants. This review is a compressive summary of the work done in the field of material science, chemistry, and microbiology in the development of antimicrobial materials and surfaces that are inspired by examples in nature. The focus includes examples of natural antimicrobial surfaces, such as cicada wings or nanopillars, dragonfly wings, shrimp shells, taro leaves, lotus leaves, sharkskin, gecko skin, and butterfly wings, along with their mechanism of action. Techniques, compositions, and combinations that have been developed to synthetically mimic these surfaces against bacterial/viral and fungal growth in food-processing areas have also been discussed. The applications of synthetic mimics of natural antimicrobial surfaces in food-processing environments is still a naïve area of research. However, this review highlights the potential applications of natural antimicrobial surfaces in the food-processing environment as well as outlines the challenges that need mitigations.
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Chaggar GK, Nkemngong CA, Li X, Teska PJ, Oliver HF. Hydrogen peroxide, sodium dichloro-s-triazinetriones and quaternary alcohols significantly inactivate the dry-surface biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa more than quaternary ammoniums. MICROBIOLOGY (READING, ENGLAND) 2022; 168. [PMID: 35275049 PMCID: PMC9558353 DOI: 10.1099/mic.0.001140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Globally, healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are the most frequent adverse outcome in healthcare delivery. Although bacterial biofilms contribute significantly to the incidence of HAI, few studies have investigated the efficacy of common disinfectants against dry-surface biofilms (DSB). The objective of this study was to evaluate the bactericidal efficacy of seven Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered liquid disinfectants against DSB of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We hypothesized that overall, there will be significant differences among the bactericidal efficacies of tested disinfectants by product type and active ingredient class. We also hypothesized that depending on the species, higher bactericidal efficacies against DSB will be exhibited after 24 h of dehydration compared to 72 h. Wet-surface biofilms of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa were grown following EPA-MLB-SOP-MB-19 and dehydrated for 24 and 72 h to establish DSB. Seven EPA-registered disinfectants were tested against dehydrated DSB following EPA-MLB-SOP-MB-20. Overall, quaternary ammonium plus alcohol, sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione and hydrogen peroxide products were more efficacious against DSB than quaternary ammoniums for both tested species. While there was no significant difference in the log10 reductions between 24 and 72 h S. aureus biofilms, significantly higher log10 reductions were observed when products were challenged with 24 h P. aeruginosa DSB compared to 72 h P. aeruginosa DSB. Species type, active ingredient class and dry time significantly impact disinfectant efficacy against DSB of S. aureus or P. aeruginosa.
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- Gurpreet K. Chaggar
- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Diversey Inc., Charlotte, NC 28273, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- *Correspondence: Haley F. Oliver,
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Harfoot R, Yung DBY, Anderson WA, Wild CEK, Coetzee N, Hernández LC, Lawley B, Pletzer D, Derraik JGB, Anderson YC, Quiñones-Mateu ME. Ultraviolet-C Irradiation, Heat, and Storage as Potential Methods of Inactivating SARS-CoV-2 and Bacterial Pathogens on Filtering Facepiece Respirators. Pathogens 2022; 11:83. [PMID: 35056031 PMCID: PMC8780977 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11010083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The arrival of SARS-CoV-2 to Aotearoa/New Zealand in February 2020 triggered a massive response at multiple levels. Procurement and sustainability of medical supplies to hospitals and clinics during the then upcoming COVID-19 pandemic was one of the top priorities. Continuing access to new personal protective equipment (PPE) was not guaranteed; thus, disinfecting and reusing PPE was considered as a potential alternative. Here, we describe part of a local program intended to test and implement a system to disinfect PPE for potential reuse in New Zealand. We used filtering facepiece respirator (FFR) coupons inoculated with SARS-CoV-2 or clinically relevant multidrug-resistant pathogens (Acinetobacter baumannii Ab5075, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus USA300 LAC and cystic-fibrosis isolate Pseudomonas aeruginosa LESB58), to evaluate the potential use of ultraviolet-C germicidal irradiation (UV-C) or dry heat treatment to disinfect PPE. An applied UV-C dose of 1000 mJ/cm2 was sufficient to completely inactivate high doses of SARS-CoV-2; however, irregularities in the FFR coupons hindered the efficacy of UV-C to fully inactivate the virus, even at higher UV-C doses (2000 mJ/cm2). Conversely, incubating contaminated FFR coupons at 65 °C for 30 min or 70 °C for 15 min, was sufficient to block SARS-CoV-2 replication, even in the presence of mucin or a soil load (mimicking salivary or respiratory secretions, respectively). Dry heat (90 min at 75 °C to 80 °C) effectively killed 106 planktonic bacteria; however, even extending the incubation time up to two hours at 80 °C did not completely kill bacteria when grown in colony biofilms. Importantly, we also showed that FFR material can harbor replication-competent SARS-CoV-2 for up to 35 days at room temperature in the presence of a soil load. We are currently using these findings to optimize and establish a robust process for decontaminating, reusing, and reducing wastage of PPE in New Zealand.
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- Rhodri Harfoot
- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand; (R.H.); (D.B.Y.Y.); (L.C.H.); (B.L.); (D.P.)
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand; (R.H.); (D.B.Y.Y.); (L.C.H.); (B.L.); (D.P.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada;
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- Department of Paediatrics, Child and Youth Health, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand; (C.E.K.W.); (N.C.); (J.G.B.D.)
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- Department of Paediatrics, Child and Youth Health, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand; (C.E.K.W.); (N.C.); (J.G.B.D.)
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand; (R.H.); (D.B.Y.Y.); (L.C.H.); (B.L.); (D.P.)
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand; (R.H.); (D.B.Y.Y.); (L.C.H.); (B.L.); (D.P.)
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand; (R.H.); (D.B.Y.Y.); (L.C.H.); (B.L.); (D.P.)
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- Department of Paediatrics, Child and Youth Health, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand; (C.E.K.W.); (N.C.); (J.G.B.D.)
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- Department of Paediatrics, Child and Youth Health, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand; (C.E.K.W.); (N.C.); (J.G.B.D.)
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand; (R.H.); (D.B.Y.Y.); (L.C.H.); (B.L.); (D.P.)
- Webster Centre for Infectious Diseases, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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Pawluk AM, Kim D, Jin YH, Jeong KC, Mah JH. Biofilm-associated heat resistance of Bacillus cereus spores in vitro and in a food model, Cheonggukjang jjigae. Int J Food Microbiol 2021; 363:109505. [PMID: 34973549 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Bacillus cereus, a foodborne pathogen, is capable of forming spores and biofilms as methods to withstand environmental stresses. These bacterial structures are an issue for food safety as they aid the bacteria survive heat sterilisation processes of foods and food contact surfaces. This study was conducted to investigate the role of the biofilm structure in providing an extra layer of protection to spores against heat treatments. For this, heat resistance of B. cereus spores in intact biofilms was compared to that of planktonic spores in vitro and in a Cheonggukjang jjigae food model. Using methods developed in this study to measure the wet and dry heat resistance of spores in intact biofilms, it was found that B. cereus spores have significantly higher heat resistances when present in biofilms rather than as planktonic spores, and that dry heat is less effective than wet heat at killing spores in biofilms. In further detail, for wet heat treatments, spores in biofilms of the strain isolated from Cheonggukjang (Korean fermented whole soybean), B. cereus CH3, had generally higher wet heat resistances than the reference strain, B. cereus ATCC 10987, both in vitro and in the Cheonggukjang jjigae food model. However, the spores in biofilms of the two strains showed similar heat resistance to dry heat, with some exceptions, when biofilms were formed in vitro or in Cheonggukjang jjigae broth. Meanwhile, B. cereus ATCC 10987 spores in biofilms had higher or similar wet heat resistances in vitro compared to in Cheonggukjang jjigae broth. Wet heat resistances of B. cereus CH3 spores in biofilms were all statistically similar regardless of biofilm formation media (brain heart infusion and Cheonggukjang jjigae broths). For dry heat, spores in biofilms of both B. cereus strains were more heat resistant when biofilms were formed in the Cheonggukjang jjigae food model rather than in vitro. Altogether, heat resistances of spores in biofilms formed in vitro and in the food environment were found to be different depending on the tested B. cereus strain, but higher than planktonic spores in any case. This is the first study examining the heat resistance of B. cereus spores in intact biofilms matrices attached to the surface, both in vitro and in a food model. Therefore, this research is valuable to understand the protective effects of biofilms formed in food environments and to reduce the food safety risks associated with B. cereus.
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Florida, FL 32611, USA; Emerging Pathogens Institute, University of Florida, Florida, FL 32611, USA
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea.
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Improve Integration of In Vitro Biofilm Body of Knowledge to Support Clinical Breakthroughs in Surgical Site Infection. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS GLOBAL RESEARCH AND REVIEWS 2021; 5:01979360-202111000-00002. [PMID: 34748523 PMCID: PMC8575432 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-20-00217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Prosthetics increase the risk of deep surgical site infections in procedures intended to restore function. In orthopaedics, prosthetic joint infections can lead to repetitive surgeries, amputation, or worse. Biofilm formation both in vitro and in vivo involves stages of attachment, accumulation, and maturation. The level of maturation affects susceptibility to antibiotics, the immune system, and the success of surgical interventions. A review of the literature indicates that orthopedic publications are less likely to mention biofilm. We have reviewed animal models of infection to assess in vivo models of prosthetic infection. Although most prosthetic infections seem to originate from local skin microbiota, clinically representative biofilm inocula are unusual. Biofilm-related end points are more widely adopted, but studies rarely include both quantification of adherent microbial burden and imaging of the in vivo biofilm. Failure to differentiate between planktonic and biofilm infections can skew research away from needed chronic disease models. In this review, we address prosthetic joint infections as an important model for chronic biofilm infection research, identify critical requirements for in vivo models of chronic infection, and propose that resistance to the terminology of biofilm research exists within both research and regulation, which could limit progress toward important orthopaedic targets.
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Reprocessing of loaned surgical instruments/implants in Australia and Brazil: A survey of those at the coalface. Infect Dis Health 2021; 27:23-30. [PMID: 34657820 DOI: 10.1016/j.idh.2021.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acquisition of surgical instruments (SI) and implants by loaner system is a worldwide practice. Although quality of device reprocessing has been reported to be lower in low and middle-income countries compared with higher income countries, few investigations have been conducted on the management and reprocessing of loaned devices. Thus, in this study we evaluate the practices of management and reprocessing of loaner SI and non-sterile implants (NSI) in a high (Australia) and a middle-income (Brazil) country. METHODS Cross-sectional surveys (hardcopy or online form) was self-administered by sterilising service unit's personnel of Brazilian and Australian hospitals. Only those units that sourced orthopaedic surgical instruments and non-sterile loaned implants from independent companies were eligible. RESULTS A total of 65 questionnaires from Australia and 168 from Brazil were analysed. Quality indicators regarding structure and work process for the management and reprocessing of loaned SI and NSI was of a higher standard in Australia than in Brazil. However, failures were detected in both countries, for instance delivery delays and improper point-of-use pre-cleaning practices. CONCLUSION There are key challenges inherent of the multifaceted reusable medical devices loaner system in both countries, such as communication failures, implementation of non-recommended practices, reprocessing of NSI, and other related to structure and process quality indicators, that must be faced. Initial and ongoing education and training should be provided and should embrace the themes of technical proficiency, effective communication and teamwork, and should include all personnel involved in this process, even loaner company staff.
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Yates-Alston S, Sarkar S, Cochran M, Kuthirummal N, Levi N. Hybrid donor-acceptor polymer nanoparticles and combination antibiotic for mitigation of pathogenic bacteria and biofilms. J Microbiol Methods 2021; 190:106328. [PMID: 34536464 DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2021.106328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Biofilms pose a significant clinical problem in skin and soft tissue infections. Their resistance to antibiotics has spurred investigations into alternative treatments, such as nanoparticle-mediated photothermal ablation. Non-toxic Hybrid Donor- Acceptor (DA) Polymer nanoParticles (H-DAPPs) were developed for fluorescence imaging (using poly(3-hexylthiophene-2,5 diyl) (P3HT)) and rapid, near-infrared photothermal ablation (NIR- PTA) (using poly[4,4-bis(2-ethylhexyl)-cyclopenta[2,1-b;3,4-b']dithiophene-2,6-diyl-alt-2,1,3-benzoselenadiazole-4,7-diyl] (PCPDTBSe)). H-DAPPs were evaluated alone, and in combination with antibiotics, against planktonic S. aureus and S. pyogenes, and S. aureus biofilms. H-DAPPs NIR-PTA (15-700 μg/ mL) can generate rapid temperature changes of 27.6-73.1 °C, which can eradicate planktonic bacterial populations and reduce biofilm bacterial viability by more than 4- log (> 99.99%) with exposure to 60 s of 800 nm light. Reductions were confirmed via confocal analysis, which suggested that H-DAPPs PTA caused bacterial inactivation within the biofilms, but did not significantly reduce biofilm polysaccharides. SEM imaging revealed structural changes in biofilms after H-DAPPs PTA. S. aureus biofilms challenged with 100 μg/mL of H-DAPPs (H-DAPPs-100) to induce an average temperature of 55.1 °C, and the minimum biofilm eradication concentration (MBEC) of clindamycin, resulted in up to ~3- log decrease in bacterial viability compared to untreated biofilms and those administered H-DAPPs-100 PTA only, and up to ~2- log compared to biofilms administered only clindamycin. This study demonstrates that polymer nanoparticle PTA can mitigate biofilm infection and may improve antimicrobial efficacy.
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- Shaina Yates-Alston
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
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Care of surgical instruments and devices is a multifaceted process that begins with an interdisciplinary team's prepurchase determination that the facility has the resources to correctly process the items. Processing encompasses point-of use removal of organic and inorganic material, transport to the processing area, use of chemicals and equipment to clean and decontaminate the item, and inspection for cleanliness and function. Failure to correctly clean and decontaminate surgical instruments can impede subsequent sterilization processes and place patients at risk for developing surgical site infections. The AORN "Guideline for care and cleaning of surgical instruments" provides general guidance for care of reusable medical devices. When processing instruments, perioperative team members should use the guideline in conjunction with the instrument manufacturer's validated instructions for use. This article discusses the guideline recommendations related to prepurchase evaluation, point-of-use treatment, transport, cleaning and decontamination, and education; it also includes a scenario to illustrate these topics.
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Harada AM, Nascimento MS. Efficacy of dry sanitizing methods on Listeria monocytogenes biofilms. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.107897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ledwoch K, Dancer S, Otter J, Kerr K, Roposte D, Maillard JY. How dirty is your QWERTY? The risk of healthcare pathogen transmission from computer keyboards. J Hosp Infect 2021; 112:31-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2021.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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A novel bacteriocin from Lactobacillus salivarius against Staphylococcus aureus: Isolation, purification, identification, antibacterial and antibiofilm activity. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Effect of dry sanitizing methods on Bacillus cereus biofilm. Braz J Microbiol 2021; 52:919-926. [PMID: 33619697 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-021-00451-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Bacillus cereus is a relevant foodborne pathogen and biofilm producer which can contaminate and persist in the processing environment of both high and low water activity foods. Because of this, it is crucial to understand better the resistance of this pathogen biofilm to different sanitation methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of dry sanitizing treatments against B. cereus biofilm formed on stainless steel (SS) and polypropylene (PP). Biofilm formation was held through the static method at 25 °C. After 4 days of incubation, coupons were exposed for up to 30 min to UV-C light, dry heat, gaseous ozone, 70% ethanol, and a commercial sanitizer. Sodium hypochlorite (200 mg/l) was also tested in two different pH values (7 and 11) for comparison purposes. In general, the surface material did not influence (p > 0.05) the performance of the treatments. From 10 min of exposure, 70% ethanol and the commercial product caused the lowest reductions on both surfaces. In addition, dry heat exhibited a poor performance on PP, with reductions < 1 log CFU/cm2. UV-C light on SS and PP and ozone on PP achieved reductions around 2 log CFU/cm2 after 30 min. The same level of reduction was obtained after 5 or 10 min using sodium hypochlorite (200 mg/l). Therefore, the results showed that dry sanitizing methods are not as effective as sodium hypochlorite against B. cereus biofilms. Further studies to evaluate the efficacy of the combination of dry methods are necessary.
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Yang C, Luo Y, Lin H, Ge M, Shi J, Zhang X. Niobium Carbide MXene Augmented Medical Implant Elicits Bacterial Infection Elimination and Tissue Regeneration. ACS NANO 2021; 15:1086-1099. [PMID: 33372766 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c08045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Incurable bacterial infections, impenetrable microbial biofilm, and irreversible antibiotic resistance are among the most dangerous threats for humans. With few effective strategies available in antimicrobial and antibiofilm development, innovative methodologies inspired by the advances in other fields such as nanomedicine are becoming more and more attractive to realize innovative antibacterial agents. Herein, a 2D niobium carbide (Nb2C) MXene titanium plate (Nb2C@TP)-based clinical implant with practical multimodal anti-infection functions was developed. Such emerging modes are capable of destroying biofilms for direct bacteria elimination through down-regulating bacterial energy metabolism pathways, suppressing biofilm formation, and enhancing as-formed biofilm detachment via an activating accessory gene regulator. Another intriguing feature of this nanomedicine is the sensitization ability toward bacteria via photothermal transduction, which reduces the temperature necessary for bacteria eradication and mitigates possible normal tissue damage. Moreover, the Nb2C@TP medical implant is able to alleviate proinflammatory responses by scavenging excessive reactive oxygen species in infectious microenvironments, benefiting angiogenesis and tissue remodeling.
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- Chuang Yang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200233, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200233, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200233, P.R. China
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Yang C, Luo Y, Lin H, Ge M, Shi J, Zhang X. Niobium Carbide MXene Augmented Medical Implant Elicits Bacterial Infection Elimination and Tissue Regeneration. ACS NANO 2021; 15:1086-1099. [DOI: doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.0c08045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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- Chuang Yang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200233, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200233, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200233, P.R. China
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Rai A, Vittal RV, Mohan Raj JR. Isolation, Characterization, and Comparison of Efficiencies of Bacteriophages to Reduce Planktonic and Biofilm-Associated Staphylococcus aureus. JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES NU 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1715773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Introduction In the present era, wherein occurrence of antimicrobial resistance compounded with biofilms in disease conditions has rendered present antibiotic therapy ineffective, the need for alternative strategies to treat bacterial infections has brought bacteriophages to the forefront. The antimicrobial activity of phages is often determined by a viable cell reduction assay which focuses only on planktonic forms. The physiology of an organism in biofilm differs from those that are planktonic; hence, there is a need to evaluate the activity of phages both on planktonic forms, as well as on biofilms, to select candidate therapeutic phages.
Materials and Methods Bacteriophages for Staphylococcus aureus were isolated from environmental samples and characterized based on growth kinetics and DNA fingerprint patterns. Activity of isolated phages on planktonic forms was determined by viable count reduction assay. Phage ability to prevent biofilm formation and ability to disperse formed biofilms were performed in 96-well microtiter plates and biofilm estimated by crystal violet assay.
Results Four bacteriophages designated, that is, P3, PD1, PE1, and PE2, were isolated and characterized. Planktonic cells of S. aureus were found to be sensitive to phages PD1, PE1, and PE2. Phages PD1 and PE2 were efficient in preventing biofilm formation and phages PD1, PE1, and P3 were efficient in dispersing formed biofilms.
Conclusion The ability of some phages to disperse biofilms effectively, while unable to show the same efficiency on planktonic cells, indicates that viable count reduction assay alone may not be a sufficient tool to imply bactericidal activity of bacteriophages, especially while trying to eradicate biofilms.
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- Anoopkrishna Rai
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru, India
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru, India
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru, India
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Wildland fire as an atmospheric source of viable microbial aerosols and biological ice nucleating particles. ISME JOURNAL 2020; 15:461-472. [PMID: 33009511 DOI: 10.1038/s41396-020-00788-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The environmental sources of microbial aerosols and processes by which they are emitted into the atmosphere are not well characterized. In this study we analyzed microbial cells and biological ice nucleating particles (INPs) in smoke emitted from eight prescribed wildland fires in North Florida. When compared to air sampled prior to ignition, samples of the air-smoke mixtures contained fivefold higher concentrations of microbial cells (6.7 ± 1.3 × 104 cells m-3) and biological INPs (2.4 ± 0.91 × 103 INPs m-3 active at temperatures ≥ -15 °C), and these data significantly positively correlated with PM10. Various bacteria could be cultured from the smoke samples, and the nearest neighbors of many of the isolates are plant epi- and endophytes, suggesting vegetation was a source. Controlled laboratory combustion experiments indicated that smoke emitted from dead vegetation contained significantly higher numbers of cells, INPs, and culturable bacteria relative to the green shrubs tested. Microbial viability of smoke aerosols based on formazan production and epifluorescent microscopy revealed no significant difference in the viable fraction (~80%) when compared to samples of ambient air. From these data, we estimate each fire aerosolized an average of 7 ± 4 × 109 cells and 2 ± 1 × 108 biological INPs per m2 burned and conclude that emissions from wildland fire are sources of viable microbial aerosols to the atmosphere.
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Nkemngong CA, Voorn MG, Li X, Teska PJ, Oliver HF. A rapid model for developing dry surface biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa for in vitro disinfectant efficacy testing. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2020; 9:134. [PMID: 32807240 PMCID: PMC7430009 DOI: 10.1186/s13756-020-00792-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Bacterial biofilms persistent on dry environmental surfaces in healthcare facilities play an important role in the occurrence of healthcare associated infections (HAI). Compared to wet surface biofilms and planktonic bacteria, dry surface biofilms (DSB) are more tolerant to disinfection. However, there is no official method for developing DSB for in vitro disinfectant efficacy testing. The objectives of this study were to (i) develop an in vitro model of DSB of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa for disinfectant efficacy testing and (ii) investigate the effect of drying times and temperatures on DSB development. We hypothesized that a minimum six log10 density of DSB could be achieved on glass coupons by desiccating wet surface biofilms near room temperatures. We also hypothesized that a DSB produced by the model in this study will be encased in extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Methods S. aureus ATCC-6538 and P. aeruginosa ATCC-15442 wet surface biofilms were grown on glass coupons following EPA MLB SOP MB-19. A DSB model was developed by drying coupons in an incubator and viable bacteria were recovered following a modified version of EPA MLB SOP MB-20. Scanning electron microscopy was used to confirm the EPS presence on DSB. Results Overall, a minimum of six mean log10 densities of DSB for disinfectant efficacy were recovered per coupon after drying at different temperatures and drying times. Regardless of strain, temperature and dry time, 86% of coupons with DSB were confirmed to have EPS. Conclusion A rapid model for developing DSB with characteristic EPS was developed for disinfectant efficacy testing against DSB.
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- Carine A Nkemngong
- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, 745 Agriculture Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, 745 Agriculture Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Diversey Inc., Charlotte, NC, 28273, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, 745 Agriculture Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
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Melegari G, Iseppi R, Mariani M, Giuliani E, Caciagli V, Bertellini E, Messi P, Barbieri A. Keyboard Contamination in Intensive Care Unit: Is Cleaning Enough? Prospective Research of In Situ Effectiveness of a Tea Tree Oil (KTEO) Film. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2020; 1323:91-102. [PMID: 32914396 DOI: 10.1007/5584_2020_575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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After the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, disinfection practices and microbial load reduction have become even more important and rigorous. To determine the contamination of keyboard surface and the relative risk to transfer healthcare-associated pathogens to susceptible patients, as it frequently happens in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a standard keyboard (SK), a cleanable keyless keyboard (KK) with smooth surface and a standard keyboard coated with a 3 M Tegaderm® film added with active essential oil (tea tree oil) (KTEO) were tested. S. aureus, including MRSA strains, were detected in ICU, with values ranging from 15% to 57%. Gram negative strains belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family were also found with values ranging from 14% to 71%. Similar Gram positive and Gram negative strains were found on all surfaces, but with low percentage, and only environmental bacteria were detected using the settling plates method. The Microbial Challenge Test performed on KTEO showed high rates of decrease for all the pathogens with statistical significance both at 24 and 48 h (p = 0.003* and p = 0.040*, respectively). Our results suggest that the use of KTEO may be a feasible strategy for reducing the transmission of pathogens in health care setting and may be complementary to surface cleaning protocols.
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- Gabriele Melegari
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy.
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department Department of Medical, Surgical, Maternal-Child and Adult Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department Department of Medical, Surgical, Maternal-Child and Adult Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- School of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care of University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- School of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care of University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Shin Y, Park J, Park W. Sterilization efficiency of pathogen-contaminated cottons in a laundry machine. J Microbiol 2019; 58:30-38. [PMID: 31768938 DOI: 10.1007/s12275-020-9391-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Revised: 10/16/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Pathogenic bacteria on abiotic surfaces such as fabrics, bedding, patient wears, and surgical tools are known to increase the risk of bacterial diseases in infants and the elderly. The desiccation tolerance of bacteria affects their viability in cotton. Thus, washing and drying machines are required to use conditions that ensure the sterilization of bacteria in cotton. The objective of this study is to determine the effects of various sterilization conditions of washing and drying machines on the survival of three pathogenic bacteria (Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus) commonly presented in contaminated cotton and two non-pathogenic bacteria (Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli) in cotton. High survival rates of A. baumannii and S. aureus in desiccated cotton were observed based on scanning electron microscope and replicate organism direct agar contact assay. The survival rates of A. baumannii and S. aureus exposed in desiccated cotton for 8 h were higher (14.4 and 5.0%, respectively) than those of other bacteria (< 0.5%). All tested bacteria were eradicated at low-temperature (< 40°C) washing with activated oxygen bleach (AOB). However, bacterial viability was shown in low temperature washing without AOB. High-temperature (> 60°C) washing was required to achieve 99.9% of the sterilization rate in washing without AOB. The sterilization rate was 93.2% using a drying machine at 60°C for 4 h. This level of sterilization was insufficient in terms of time and energy efficiency. High sterilization efficiency (> 99.9%) at 75°C for 3 h using a drying machine was confirmed. This study suggests standard conditions of drying machines to remove bacterial contamination in cotton by providing practical data.
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- Yoonjae Shin
- Laboratory of Molecular Environmental Microbiology, Department of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Digital Appliances Business, Samsung Electronics, Suwon, 16677, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Molecular Environmental Microbiology, Department of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Effect of disinfectant formulation and organic soil on the efficacy of oxidizing disinfectants against biofilms. J Hosp Infect 2019; 103:e33-e41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2018.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Kurzbaum E, Iliasafov L, Kolik L, Starosvetsky J, Bilanovic D, Butnariu M, Armon R. From the Titanic and other shipwrecks to biofilm prevention: The interesting role of polyphenol-protein complexes in biofilm inhibition. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 658:1098-1105. [PMID: 30677974 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.12.197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Revised: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/13/2018] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Bacteria attach themselves either reversibly or irreversibly onto practically any surface in aqueous and other environments in order to reproduce, while generating extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) as a supportive structure for biofilm formation. Surfaces with a potential to prevent cellular attachment and aggregation (biofilm) would be extremely useful in environmental, biotechnological, medical and industrial applications. The scientific community is currently focusing on the design of micro- and nano-scale textured surfaces with antibacterial and/or antifouling properties (e.g., filtration membranes). Several serum and tissue proteins promote bacterial adhesion (for example, albumin, fibronectin and fibrinogen), whereas polyphenols form complexes with proteins which change their structural, functional and nutritional properties. For example, tannic acid, a compound composed of polygalloyl glucoses or polygalloyl quinic acid esters and several galloyl moieties, inhibits the growth of many bacterial strains. The present review is based on different nautical archaeology research data, and asks a simple but as yet unanswered question: What is the chemistry that prevents leather biodegradation by environmental bacteria and/or formation of biofilms? Future research should answer these questions, which are highly important for biofilm prevention.
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- Eyal Kurzbaum
- Shamir Research Institute, University of Haifa, P.O. Box 97, Qatzrin 12900, Israel; Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Haifa, Mount Carmel, Haifa 3498838, Israel.
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- Faculty of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Faculty of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Faculty of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Environmental, Economics, Earth, and Space Studies, Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA.
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- Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine "King Michael I of Romania, Timisoara 300645, Romania
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- Faculty of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel.
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Lopes LKO, Costa DM, Tipple AFV, Watanabe E, Castillo RB, Hu H, Deva AK, Vickery K. Complex design of surgical instruments as barrier for cleaning effectiveness, favouring biofilm formation. J Hosp Infect 2018; 103:e53-e60. [PMID: 30423413 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2018.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Inadequately reprocessed reusable surgical instruments (RSIs) may harbour infectious agents which may then be transferred to a suitable site for replication. AIM To determine the cumulative effect of 20 cycles of contamination, cleaning (manual or manual followed by automated) and steam sterilization on high-complex-design RSIs used for orthopaedic surgery. METHODS New flexible medullary reamers and depth gauges were contaminated by soaking in tryptone soya broth, containing 5% sheep blood and 109 cfu/mL of Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923), for 5 min. To mimic a worse-case scenario, RSIs were dried 7 h and subjected to either (a) rinsing in distilled water, (b) manual cleaning or (c) manual plus automated cleaning (reference standard), and steam sterilization. The contamination, cleaning, and sterilization cycle was repeated 20 times. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) was measured after cleaning procedures; microbial load and residual protein were measured following the 10th and 20th reprocessing, in triplicate. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to confirm soil and biofilm presence on the RSIs after the 20th reprocessing. FINDINGS Manual and manual plus automated cleaning significantly reduced the amount of ATP and protein residues for all RSIs. Viable bacteria were not detected following sterilization. However, SEM detected soil after automated cleaning, and soil, including biofilms, after manual cleaning. CONCLUSION Soil and/or biofilms were evident on complex-design RSIs following 20 cycles of contamination and reprocessing, even using the reference standard method of cleaning. Although the depth gauges could be disassembled, biological residues and biofilm accumulated in its lumen. The current design of these RSIs prevents removal of all biological soil and this may have an adverse effect on patient outcome.
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- L K O Lopes
- Faculty of Nursing, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil; Surgical Infection Research Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Nursing, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil; Surgical Infection Research Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Nursing, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Macquarie University Hospital, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Surgical Infection Research Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Surgical Infection Research Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Surgical Infection Research Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
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Volgenant CMC, de Soet JJ. Cross-transmission in the Dental Office: Does This Make You Ill? CURRENT ORAL HEALTH REPORTS 2018; 5:221-228. [PMID: 30524929 PMCID: PMC6244620 DOI: 10.1007/s40496-018-0201-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Recently, numerous scientific publications were published which shed new light on the possible risks of infection for dental healthcare workers and their patients. This review aimed to provide the latest insights in the relative risks of transmission of (pathogenic) micro-organisms in the dental office. RECENT FINDINGS Of all different routes of micro-organism transmission during or immediately after dental treatment (via direct contact/via blood-blood contact/via dental unit water and aerosols), evidence of transmission is available. However, the recent results put the risks in perspective; infections related to the dental office are most likely when infection control measures are not followed meticulously. SUMMARY The risk for transmission of pathogens in a dental office resulting in an infectious disease is still unknown; it seems to be limited in developed countries but it cannot be considered negligible. Therefore, maintaining high standards of infection preventive measures is of high importance for dental healthcare workers to avoid infectious diseases due to cross-contamination.
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- C. M. C. Volgenant
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry of Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Oral Kinesiology, Academic Centre for Dentistry of Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry of Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Costa RA, de Lira JV, Aragão MF. Biofilm-formation by drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from cow milk. J Verbrauch Lebensm 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s00003-018-1186-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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