Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Biofilm Formation: Analysis of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated from Healthcare Provider White Uniforms: A prospective study for cancer
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Biofilm, drug, staphylococcus, resistance, MRSA, academic environmentsAbstract
The pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus poses a substantial hazard to human health, particularly when treatment resistance occurs, complicating infection management. The prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and biofilm formation of Staphylococcus Aureus (S. aureus) isolated from the white coats of Science students were investigated in research. Bacterial samples were collected, and S. aureus was identified in nearly half of them, demonstrating significant contamination. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) was found to be significantly prevalent, and antibiotic susceptibility tests showed substantial resistance rates, especially against erythromycin and penicillin. Isolates frequently formed biofilms, indicating their capacity for persistence and adherence. Statistical analysis, including the Chi-Square test, indicated no significant association between gender and S. aureus contamination, while Cohen’s Kappa analysis demonstrated moderate agreement between phenotypic and genotypic MRSA detection methods. These findings underscore the importance of strict biosafety measures in clinical and academic settings to mitigate the spread of antibiotic-resistant pathogens and biofilm-forming bacteria.
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