Probiotic lactic acid bacteria as a means of preventing in vitro urinary catheter colonization and biofilm formation.

Background: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most common infections found in healthcare facilities. Urinary catheters predispose the development of CAUTIs by destroying natural barriers and providing a source for infection and biofilm formation (BF). This study aimed to evaluate probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as a means of preventing in vitro urinary catheter colonization and BF.

Study of some risk factors for fungal contamination of dental unit waterlines in Alexandria, Egypt.

Introduction: Monitoring the microbial quality of water in dental unit waterlines is an important part of infection control measures carried out in dental clinics. Fungal contamination of such waterlines has not been extensively studied, compared with bacterial contamination. This study aimed at assessing the magnitude and risk factors for fungal contamination of dental unit waterlines.

Microbial contamination of mobile phones in a health care setting in Alexandria, Egypt.

Aim: This study aimed at investigating the microbial contamination of mobile phones in a hospital setting.

Methods: Swab samples were collected from 40 mobile phones of patients and health care workers at the Alexandria University Students' Hospital. They were tested for their bacterial contamination at the microbiology laboratory of the High Institute of Public Health.