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Revista Salud Uninorte
Print version ISSN 0120-5552On-line version ISSN 2011-7531
Abstract
SOTO LESMES, VIRGINIA et al. Bacterias multirresistentes en Centros de Cuidado de niños. Salud, Barranquilla [online]. 2020, vol.36, n.3, pp.532-544. Epub Oct 22, 2021. ISSN 0120-5552. https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.36.3.616.92.
Purpose:
To describe the antibiotic resistance of isolated bacteria, on the surfaces of child care centers.
Methods:
Swabs were used to sample the surfaces in 266 childcare centers in Bogotá (Colombia). Bacterial characterization and susceptibility patterns were verified, using a computerized system.
Results:
A total of 151 different bacteria were obtained, primarily in the kitchens (36%). Staphylococcus was a frequent find, especially S. hominis, S. saprophyticus, and S. epidermidis; 2.7% were resistant to methicillin. Klebsiella oxytoca was the most isolated bacteria in kitchens, with high resistance to antibiotics.
Conclusion:
This investigation shows the importance of identifying the bacteria present in different environments to which children are exposed, to continuously supervise hygiene habits in child day care centers.
Keywords : Environment; Bacteria; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Child; Child Day Care Centers.