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    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health

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    • Health care-associated infections (HAIs) are a significant public health concern.
    • Medical equipment, particularly stethoscopes, can act as overlooked vectors for pathogen transmission.
    • Understanding stethoscope contamination is crucial for infection control strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of bacterial contamination on doctors' stethoscopes.
    • To identify the microbiological profile of bacteria isolated from stethoscopes.
    • To assess the role of stethoscopes in healthcare-associated infections.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study was conducted over two months, involving 39 stethoscopes from doctors in eight hospital departments.
    • Swabs were collected from stethoscope membranes and cultured on blood agar.
    • Cultures exceeding 10^4 colony-forming units/ml were considered positive, followed by germ identification.

    Main Results:

    • 38% (15/39) of stethoscopes showed bacterial contamination.
    • Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus was the predominant bacteria.
    • Pathogenic bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, were identified in 12% (5/39) of samples, notably from cardiology and ICU departments.

    Conclusions:

    • Stethoscopes serve as significant reservoirs for bacteria, including potential pathogens.
    • Effective disinfection procedures for stethoscopes are essential to mitigate infection risks.
    • Implementing disinfection protocols is necessary to improve healthcare hygiene practices.