ants and Cross-Infection

Many researches show that cockroaches, ants, some other arthropods and also rodents in hospitals, can act as potential vectors of medically important bacteria, fungi and parasites. The results of microbiological studies show that these animals play a significant role in the epidemiology of hospital infections. These vectors may be found inside of the kitchens, patient rooms, toilets, medicine stores, canteen and wards in health care environments. The importance of vector control in order to prevent the spread of nosocomial infections in healthcare facilities was discussed in this paper. This study also gives information on integrated control methods for vectors in hospitals.

Topics: Animals; Ants; Arthropods; Bacterial Infections; Cockroaches; Cross Infection; Disease Vectors; Humans; Mycoses; Parasitic Diseases; Rodentia

Today Monomorium pharaonis still represents a threat of the hygiene regime in the objects of Public Health and Welfare, particularly for the asepsis and the "Black-White-Separation". The experiences collected throughout a successful rub out by the preparate "Lafarex N 87" in a health-resort are presented. The necessity of cooperation of all concerned persons (owners, pest control enterprises and Public Hygiene Service) are emphasized.

Topics: Animals; Ants; Cross Infection; Health Resorts; Humans; Insect Control; Methoprene

Topics: Animals; Antisepsis; Ants; Asepsis; Cockroaches; Cross Infection; Humans

Topics: Ants; Cross Infection; Hospital Units; Humans; Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Topics: Animals; Animals, Laboratory; Ants; Bordetella Infections; Clostridium; Cross Infection; Humans; Insect Vectors; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Salmonella; Staphylococcus; Streptococcus; Swine; Swine Diseases