Perfil dos trabalhadores de um hospital oncológico colonizados na cavidade bucal por enterobacteriaceae

Resumo

The aim of this study was to characterize the profile of workers of the oncology hospital colonized by Enterobacteriaceae in the oral cavity. Along with bacterial colonization, socio-demographic, professional, disease/ infection and behavioral variables were investigated. The collection of saliva and microbiological analyses were performed using standard techniques. Data collection was conducted through a questionnaire. Among the 55 professionals colonized by Enterobacteriaceae, 56.4% (31/55) also harbored Staphylococcus and/or Pseudomonas in the oral cavity. The most commonly infected professionals were nursing technicians. Episodes of disease/infection were reported among carriers. The data revealed a worrying situation in the context of healthcare. It is hoped that these results will contribute to the prevention and control of this infection, as knowledge of carrier status reduces the risk of microorganism transmission.

Descrição

vol. 43 , n.3, p. 265-276, jul. / set. 2014.

Palavras-chave

Portador sadio, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, Carrier state

Citação

LEÃO-VASCONCELOS, Lara Stefânia Netto de Oliveira; LIMA, Ana Beatriz Mori; COSTA, Dayane de Melo; ROCHA-VILEFORT, Larissa Oliveira; OLIVEIRA, Ana Cláudia Alves de; VIEIRA, José Daniel Gonçalves; PRADO-PALOS, Marinésia Aparecida. Perfil dos trabalhadores de um hospital oncológico colonizados na cavidade bucal por enterobacteriaceae. Revista de Patologia Tropical, Goiânia, GO, v. 43, n. 3, p. 265-276, jul./set. 2014. Disponível em: < http://www.revistas.ufg.br/index.php/iptsp/article/view/32209>.