Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Contamination of Frequently Touched Objects in Intensive Care Units: Potential Threat of Nosocomial Infections

Abstract

Bacterial contamination of the objects/instruments of the ICU was recorded to be high. The most common contaminating bacteria were <i>S</i>. <i>aureus</i> with a high percentage of MRSA and emergence of VRSA. Periodic microbiological surveillance, detection of contaminated sites, and effective decontamination methods would minimize the colonization by potential pathogens and their transmission.