Table 1 Distribution of bacterial isolates on each respective medical item and work surface
Isolate | Infusion stands | Patient beds | Sink taps | Tables | Scissors | Light switches | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Enterobacter spp | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
K. pneumoniae | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Proteus vulgaris | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
S. merscescans | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
S. aureus | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 46 |
Total (N) | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Percentage | 19.67 | 19.67 | 16.39 | 16.39 | 14.75 | 13.11 |