Longitudinal Study of Viral and Bacterial Contamination of Hospital Pediatricians’ Mobile Phones
Mobile phones (MPs) of healthcare workers (HCWs) may represent an important source of transmission of infectious agents. This longitudinal study documents the contamination of these tools. Ten MPs handled by senior pediatricians were sampled once a week during 23 weeks in three pediatric wards of th...
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| author | Aymeric Cantais Florence Grattard Julie Gagnaire Olivier Mory Aurélie Plat Manon Lleres-Vadeboin Philippe Berthelot Thomas Bourlet Elisabeth Botelho-Nevers Bruno Pozzetto Sylvie Pillet |
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| description | Mobile phones (MPs) of healthcare workers (HCWs) may represent an important source of transmission of infectious agents. This longitudinal study documents the contamination of these tools. Ten MPs handled by senior pediatricians were sampled once a week during 23 weeks in three pediatric wards of the University Hospital of Saint-Etienne, France. Cultures were performed for bacteria and multiplex PCR assays for a panel of respiratory and enteric viruses. A questionnaire on hygiene habits regarding phoning and care was filled-in by pediatricians before and after the study. From a total of 230 samples, 145 (63%) were contaminated by at least one pathogen. The MPs from emergency departments were the most impacted. Viruses were detected in 179 samples; bacteria were isolated in 59 samples. Contamination increased during the winter epidemic peak. A cross-contamination by <i>Paracoccus yeei</i> between hands and MPs of different HCWs was demonstrated. The communication of the study results influenced the hygiene behaviors. This study highlights the contamination of MPs by pathogens that are resistant in the environment, and its sustainability along the winter season. The role of MPs as vectors of nosocomial infection needs to be better investigated. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8a2fef2c696c4fa8bd9f9630d8de84112023-11-21T01:05:38ZengMDPI AGMicroorganisms2076-26072020-12-01812201110.3390/microorganisms8122011Longitudinal Study of Viral and Bacterial Contamination of Hospital Pediatricians’ Mobile PhonesAymeric Cantais0Florence Grattard1Julie Gagnaire2Olivier Mory3Aurélie Plat4Manon Lleres-Vadeboin5Philippe Berthelot6Thomas Bourlet7Elisabeth Botelho-Nevers8Bruno Pozzetto9Sylvie Pillet10Paediatric Emergency Department, University Hospital of Saint-Étienne, 42000 Saint-Étienne, FranceGIMAP (Groupe Immunité des Muqueuses et Agents Pathogènes) EA-3064, Medicine Faculty of Saint-Etienne, Campus Santé-Innovations of Saint-Etienne, 42270 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, FranceHygiene Department, University Hospital of Saint-Étienne, 42000 Saint-Étienne, FrancePaediatric Emergency Department, University Hospital of Saint-Étienne, 42000 Saint-Étienne, FrancePaediatric Emergency Department, University Hospital of Saint-Étienne, 42000 Saint-Étienne, FranceLaboratory of Infectious agents and Hygiene, University Hospital of Saint-Étienne, 42000 Saint-Étienne, FranceGIMAP (Groupe Immunité des Muqueuses et Agents Pathogènes) EA-3064, Medicine Faculty of Saint-Etienne, Campus Santé-Innovations of Saint-Etienne, 42270 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, FranceGIMAP (Groupe Immunité des Muqueuses et Agents Pathogènes) EA-3064, Medicine Faculty of Saint-Etienne, Campus Santé-Innovations of Saint-Etienne, 42270 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, FranceGIMAP (Groupe Immunité des Muqueuses et Agents Pathogènes) EA-3064, Medicine Faculty of Saint-Etienne, Campus Santé-Innovations of Saint-Etienne, 42270 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, FranceGIMAP (Groupe Immunité des Muqueuses et Agents Pathogènes) EA-3064, Medicine Faculty of Saint-Etienne, Campus Santé-Innovations of Saint-Etienne, 42270 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, FranceGIMAP (Groupe Immunité des Muqueuses et Agents Pathogènes) EA-3064, Medicine Faculty of Saint-Etienne, Campus Santé-Innovations of Saint-Etienne, 42270 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, FranceMobile phones (MPs) of healthcare workers (HCWs) may represent an important source of transmission of infectious agents. This longitudinal study documents the contamination of these tools. Ten MPs handled by senior pediatricians were sampled once a week during 23 weeks in three pediatric wards of the University Hospital of Saint-Etienne, France. Cultures were performed for bacteria and multiplex PCR assays for a panel of respiratory and enteric viruses. A questionnaire on hygiene habits regarding phoning and care was filled-in by pediatricians before and after the study. From a total of 230 samples, 145 (63%) were contaminated by at least one pathogen. The MPs from emergency departments were the most impacted. Viruses were detected in 179 samples; bacteria were isolated in 59 samples. Contamination increased during the winter epidemic peak. A cross-contamination by <i>Paracoccus yeei</i> between hands and MPs of different HCWs was demonstrated. The communication of the study results influenced the hygiene behaviors. This study highlights the contamination of MPs by pathogens that are resistant in the environment, and its sustainability along the winter season. The role of MPs as vectors of nosocomial infection needs to be better investigated.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/12/2011cell phonesinfection controlcross infectioninfectious disease outbreak |
| spellingShingle | Aymeric Cantais Florence Grattard Julie Gagnaire Olivier Mory Aurélie Plat Manon Lleres-Vadeboin Philippe Berthelot Thomas Bourlet Elisabeth Botelho-Nevers Bruno Pozzetto Sylvie Pillet Longitudinal Study of Viral and Bacterial Contamination of Hospital Pediatricians’ Mobile Phones Microorganisms cell phones infection control cross infection infectious disease outbreak |
| title | Longitudinal Study of Viral and Bacterial Contamination of Hospital Pediatricians’ Mobile Phones |
| title_full | Longitudinal Study of Viral and Bacterial Contamination of Hospital Pediatricians’ Mobile Phones |
| title_fullStr | Longitudinal Study of Viral and Bacterial Contamination of Hospital Pediatricians’ Mobile Phones |
| title_full_unstemmed | Longitudinal Study of Viral and Bacterial Contamination of Hospital Pediatricians’ Mobile Phones |
| title_short | Longitudinal Study of Viral and Bacterial Contamination of Hospital Pediatricians’ Mobile Phones |
| title_sort | longitudinal study of viral and bacterial contamination of hospital pediatricians mobile phones |
| topic | cell phones infection control cross infection infectious disease outbreak |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/12/2011 |
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