Publications by authors named "D Berendes"
During the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) availability and use increased as a prevention measure. ABHR is a convenient, effective way to kill microbes on hands but is hampered by the presence of organic material, whereas handwashing with water and soap (HWWS) can physically remove microbes and dirt. Although ABHR is preferred in most health care settings, the suitability of ABHR use in community settings has not been measured.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFQuality improvements and reduction of disease risk for low-resource shared sanitation facilities require cleanliness assessment approaches that are both rigorous and practical. Using Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence testing, we assessed contamination on high-touch (HT) surfaces (inner door handles) at 32 shared toilet sites in Kisumu, Kenya. In public toilets, contamination was lowest after cleaning and disinfection (C&D) with 0.
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- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHRs) for improving hand hygiene among healthcare workers in Uganda, where production and distribution efforts were implemented.
- Assessments showed a significant increase in access to hand hygiene materials and adherence to practices, although the extent of improvement varied by district due to differing perceptions of COVID-19 risk.
- The adjusted odds of hand hygiene adherence increased by 4.6 times after the ABHR intervention, particularly in larger healthcare facilities, indicating a need for targeted strategies to support smaller facilities and specific healthcare roles.
Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of major foodborne pathogens isolated from pangas and tilapia fish sold in retail markets of Dhaka city, Bangladesh.
Int J Food Microbiol
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Fish sold in Dhaka's retail markets, especially tilapia and pangas, often harbor harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, posing health risks.
- A study compared fish quality from traditional wet markets and modern supermarkets, finding higher contamination rates in wet markets.
- Results showed significant differences in bacterial prevalence, with wet market fish having much higher levels of dangerous pathogens and antibiotic-resistant strains.