ArticleInternational journal of microbiology2018
Characterization of Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from Sudanese Banknotes and Determination of Their Resistance Profile.
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- First detection of an OXA-48-producing Enterobacter cloacae isolate from currency coins in Algeria.Journal of global antimicrobial resistance · 2020Article
- A Call for Action to Safely Deliver Oral Health Care during and Post COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Should we leave the paper currency? A microbiological examination.Revista espanola de quimioterapia : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Quimioterapia · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundBanknotes are one of the most exchangeable items in communities and always subject to contamination by pathogenic bacteria and hence could serve as vehicle for transmission of infectious diseases. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of contamination by pathogenic bacteria in Sudanese banknotes, determine the susceptibility of the isolated organisms towards commonly used antibiotics, and detect some antibiotic resistance genes.
methodsThis study was carried out using 135 samples of Sudanese banknotes of five different denominations (2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 Sudanese pounds), which were collected randomly from hospitals, food sellers, and transporters in all three districts of Khartoum, Bahri, and Omdurman. Bacterial prevalence was determined using culture-based techniques, and their sensitivity patterns were determined using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Genotypic identification was carried out using PCR and 16S rDNA sequencing. Antibiotic resistance genes of some isolates were detected using PCR technique.
resultsAll Sudanese banknotes were found to be contaminated with pathogenic bacteria.
conclusionAll studied Sudanese banknotes were contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, including multidrug-resistant strains, and may play a significant role in the transmission of bacterial infections.
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