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Hajihasani A, Mohammadzadeh M, Zeraati H, Rahbar M, Alavimoghaddam M, Sabzi M, et al . Surveying the Frequency of Non-Fermentative Gram-Negative Bacilli in the Environment and Equipment of Tehran Selected Hospitals. jhosp 2014; 13 (1) :69-77
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A Hajihasani 
, M Mohammadzadeh , H Zeraati , M Rahbar , M Alavimoghaddam , M Sabzi , S Ghoorchian , A Ramezani , M Soltandallal , M Douraghi * 1
, M Mohammadzadeh , H Zeraati , M Rahbar , M Alavimoghaddam , M Sabzi , S Ghoorchian , A Ramezani , M Soltandallal , M Douraghi * 1
1- , mdouraghi@tums.ac.ir
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Background: Non-fermentative, gram-negative bacilli (NFGNB) have emerged as a factor of
nosocomial infections and mortal epidemics . Hospital environment is one of the most important
sources of NFGNB`s colonization and diffusion. This study is aimed to assess the frequency of
NFGNB in various wards of selected hospitals of Tehran.
Materials & Methods: 469 samples were randomly selected from various wards from two hospitals
during a period of 11 weeks. All isolations had been identified using standard microbiological,
biochemical and phenotypic tests. The data were analyzed by SPSS software (version 11.5).
Results: Fifty three specimens were positive for NFGNB. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia and
Burkholderia cepacia complex were found as predominant bacteria in hospital I(28%) and II
(28.6%).The highest rate of NFGNB isolated from surfaces was 60.3% .The pediatric ward was
identified as the most contaminated ward (50%).
Conclusion: Several genus of NFGNB are found in hospitals. Therefore, identifying other NFGNB`s
genus and training health care staff are of prime importance. NFGNB`s distribution depends on type of
ward, surface, and equipment. Periodic sampling of hospital environment can be effective against
spreading infection.
Type of Study: Original Article |
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Received: 2014/06/5 | Accepted: 2014/06/5 | Published: 2014/06/5
Received: 2014/06/5 | Accepted: 2014/06/5 | Published: 2014/06/5
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