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Throwing in a bunch of washing at home sounds usually harmless.
But Health workers Whoever wash his work uniforms at home may be unknowingly spreading superbugs, according to a new study.
Professor Katie Laird of the University of De Montfort Leicester, Public University of England, tested Home washing machine In the study I found that the machines were unable to remove potentially harmful material, even after launching hot water on the equivalent of 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
The shampoo recalled the pollution of bacteria that could cause infection
“Our research emphasizes that domestic health care textiles may not consistently eliminate harmful bacteria, including antibiotic resistant bacteria,” Laird told Fox News Digital.
The team tested six different models of washing machine to see how well they cleaned the fabric contaminated with bacteria that could cause various health conditions.
Health workers who wash their work uniforms at home may unknowingly spread superbugs, according to a new study. (East)
Half of the machines did not disinfect clothes during a quick cycle – while a third of them failed to clean enough during the standard cycle.
Laird, a Professor of microbiology At the School of Pharmaceutical and Chief of Research Group for Infectious Diseases University, he said that the finding “highlights potential risks associated with the washing of health uniforms at home, especially regarding the expansion of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the community and hospital environments.”
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Besides, it might mean that home washing machines are the center for antibiotics bacteria.
Homemade detergents could even potentially create strains of antibiotic -resistant bacteria, Laird said.
Even if health workers followed all the washing guidelines, half of the studio machinery did not reach the correct temperature, the study showed.
Healthcare professionals and their institutions should consider re -evaluating policies that allow workers to wash their work clothes at home, said a microbiology professor who overseen the new studio. (East)
“This means that even if healthcare professionals follow all the climbing guidelines in the country, they still will not reach the level of disinfection needed to remove all pathogenic bacteria,” the professor said.
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The study was conducted with staff who are not health, so bacteria on that clothing may be different from clothing of those who work in healthcare environments.
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Potentially, however, the latter would see a higher level of “pathogenic and Antibiotics resistant Strains in domestic health workers, “the professor said.
Laird recommended that healthcare professionals and their institutions be reviewed by policies that allow workers to wash their work clothes at home.
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“Application of standardized internal houses within health institutions or use of external industrial laundry will improve infection control measures,” she said.
Half of the machines did not disinfect clothes during a quick cycle, while a third failed to clean enough during a standard cycle. (East)
Because home machines do not function as they should, according to a study, the research team recommended the use of a disinfectant for those washing machines at least once a month.
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They also recommended an empty wash in the machine to disinfect it at a temperature of about 194 degrees Fahrenheit.
“For individuals who are made at home, it is crucial to adhere to the guideline, such as using the right temperatures and detergents to reduce risks,” Laird told Fox News Digital.
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The team also said that effective wash practices are a critical component, but that they should be part of a multiple approach.
They should “including[e] cautious use of antibiotics, robust Infection control measuresAnd public education on hygiene practices and antimicrobial resistance, “she said.
