PHENOTYPIC RESISTANCE OF NOSOCOMIAL BACTERIAL ISOLATES TO SOME ROUTINELY USED DISINFECTANTS
Shuaibu A. S.*, Ibrahim Y. K. E., Olayinka B. O, Atata R. F., Shuaibu B. A., Salihu H., and
Shuaibu M. G.
ABSTRACT
The rise in biocide resistance among nosocomial isolates is a well-travelled narrative and Bioaerosols are recognized causes of Hospital acquired infections. This study verifies the presence of bioaerosols in hospital ward and evaluates the effectiveness of some biocides; Dettol® (Chloroxylenol), Izal® (Saponated cresol), and Jik® (Sodium hypochlorite), commonly used in the Specialist Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria at their manufacturers recommended concentrations and a concentration slightly above it against nosocomial bacteria. Salmonella species (23.9%), Staphylococcus aureus (19.7%), E. coli (15.5%), Enterobacter species (12.7%), Pseudomonas species (11.3%) were the most frequently isolated bioaerosols. All the bacterial isolates were resistant to the three biocides tested in this study. The outcome of the study revealed Jik® as the least resisted biocide. Indiscriminate use of these biocides should be avoided if environmental contamination in the ward is to be effectively controlled.
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