Abstract
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 (UK) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1022-1024 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | American Journal of Infection Control |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2014 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Hand washing
- Infection control
- Multidrug-resistant bacteria
- Standardization
- Surveillance
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