Methicillin-Resistant Contamination of Frequently Touched Objects in Intensive Care Units: Potential Threat of Nosocomial Infections.

Background: Bacterial contamination in intensive care units is an important risk factor associated with increasing incidences of nosocomial infections. This study was conducted to study the bacterial colonization on commonly touched objects of intensive care units and antibiotic resistance pattern of bacterial isolates.

Methods: This study was conducted in different intensive care units of Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal.