Knowledge and practices of laboratory workers on standardized antimicrobial susceptibility testing and biosafety practices to prevent the spread of superbugs in Pakistan

Najia K. Ghanchi; Erum Khan; Joveria Q. Farooqi; Naima Fasih; Maqboola Dojki; Molly A. Hughes

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2014.06.006

Knowledge and practices of laboratory workers on standardized antimicrobial susceptibility testing and biosafety practices to prevent the spread of superbugs in Pakistan

Najia K. Ghanchi, Erum Khan, Joveria Q. Farooqi, Naima Fasih, Maqboola Dojki, Molly A. Hughes

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Medical College, Pakistan

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A cross-sectional survey using structured questionnaire was conducted to assess practices of microbiological laboratories working with pathogens. Forty-eight laboratory workers (50%) agreed that laboratory methods to detect antimicrobial resistance are not standardized in Pakistan, and 6% of the laboratory workers were not aware of the standardization of antimicrobial susceptibility testing in Pakistan. Reported rates of awareness regarding the role of waste disposal, disinfection, and handwashing in limiting the spread of antimicrobial resistance were 75%, 42%, and 81%, respectively. Our results provide baseline data for planning programs to train, supervise, and improve the operational quality of microbiological laboratories nationwide to prevent the spread of superbugs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1022-1024
Number of pages	3
Journal	American Journal of Infection Control
Volume	42
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2014.06.006
Publication status	Published - Sept 2014

Keywords

Hand washing
Infection control
Multidrug-resistant bacteria
Standardization
Surveillance

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In: American Journal of Infection Control, Vol. 42, No. 9, 09.2014, p. 1022-1024.

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