Abstract
ABSTRACT The widespread use of mobile phones by healthcare workers makes them a breeding ground for microorganisms. The aim of this study is to investigate microbial contamination on cell phones of healthcare workers and evaluate their antibiotic susceptibility. The study was conducted at Provincial Hospital Hassan II in Settat. Swabs were collected from 72 mobile phones of healthcare workers, samples were rolled over the phone screens and cultured in suitable media. Antimicrobial susceptibility was tested using the disk diffusion method on Mueller–Hinton agar. Of the 72 mobile phones, 68 showed microbial growth. Among these 55 were Gram-positive bacteria and 13 were Gram-negative bacilli. One Staphylococcus aureus strain was Methicillin-Resistant, and one Klebsiella pneumoniae strain produced Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase. Four samples were contaminated with Candida albicans, Imipenem and Amikacin were active against all Gram-negative bacilli. Only 21 out of 72 phones were occasionally cleaned. Regular decontamination and emphasis on hygiene measures are recommended.
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