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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Viral contamination of environmental surfaces on a general paediatric ward and playroom in a major referral centre in Riyadh
European Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 11, No. 5, Year 1995
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Description
In order to determine the incidence of viral contamination of environmental surfaces in a hospital in Saudi Arabia. A 6-month prospective study was carried out on a general paediatric ward in which both enteric and respiratory viruses were screened. Weekly samples were taken between August 1993-February 1994. A total of 155 samples were taken in which 11 (7%) tested positive for rotavirus. No other viruses were detected. Internal and external temperatures were monitored and an increase in rotavirus incidence was noted with decrease in temperature. Rotavirus was detected on surfaces involving human activity (toilet handles, televisions, toys and vital signs chart). One patient had rotavirus on his hands but no staff were found to carry rotavirus. Further contamination of environmental surfaces (9%) was detected during an increased incidence of rotavirus infection. A proper programme of disinfection and handwashing is essential in order to eliminate this mode of transmission. © 1995 Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Authors & Co-Authors
Akhter1, J.
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Research Centre
Al-Hajjar, Sami Hussain
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Research Centre
Myint, S.
United Kingdom, Leicester
University of Leicester
Qadri, Sayed M.Hussain
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Research Centre
Statistics
Citations: 27
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1007/BF01719313
e-ISSN:
15737284
Research Areas
Environmental
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Cohort Study