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    • Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health threat.
    • Healthcare settings and community environments can harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
    • Uniforms are frequently worn and laundered, presenting a potential surface for microbial contamination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the presence and prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on uniforms.
    • To assess the potential role of uniforms in the transmission of antimicrobial resistance.

    Main Methods:

    • Swabbing of uniform surfaces from various settings.
    • Bacterial culture and identification.
    • Antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

    Main Results:

    • Detection of various bacterial species on uniforms.
    • Identification of specific antibiotic-resistant strains, including., Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
    • Variable levels of contamination depending on uniform type and usage.

    Conclusions:

    • Uniforms can serve as reservoirs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
    • Standard laundering procedures may not eliminate all resistant organisms.
    • Further investigation into disinfection strategies and transmission routes is warranted.