Persistent microbial contamination of incubators despite disinfection

CONCLUSION: Pathogenic contaminants persist on incubators despite disinfection and represent a risk for subsequent infection in preterm neonates. Improvements are needed concerning both the disinfection process and incubator design.IMPACT: Procedures of disinfection that are usually recommended in NICUs do not allow for totally eradicating bacteria from incubators. Preterm neonates are housed in incubators colonised with potentially pathogenic bacteria. The control of nosocomial infections in NICUs requires further researches concerning mechanisms of bacterial persistence and ways to fight against environmental colonisation.PMID:33627818 | DOI:10.1038/s41390-021-01407-8

Source: Pediatric Research - February 25, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Marie Chavignon Marion Reboux Jason Tasse Anne Tristan Olivier Claris Fr édéric Laurent Marine Butin Source Type: research