Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Enterobacteriaceae on hands of workers in Halal cattle Abattoirs in Peninsular Malaysia
Background: Several occupational diseases of multiple origins are encountered among abattoir workers. Presence of indicator microorganisms (coliforms) on hands of workers can be used a gauge for hygienic practices. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed to assess the prevalence of E.coli and...
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| author | Mohd Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri Tukur, Muhammad Adamu Mohd Desa, Mohd Nasir Bejo, Siti Khairani |
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| description | Background: Several occupational diseases of multiple origins are encountered among abattoir workers. Presence of indicator microorganisms (coliforms) on hands of workers can be used a gauge for hygienic practices. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed to assess the prevalence of E.coli and enterobacteriaceae among Halal abattoir workers in some government halal abattoirs of Malaysia. A total of one hundred and sixty-five hand swab samples were collected from workers of Halal abattoirs in Malaysia. The samples were subjected to microbiological analysis for characterisation and serotyping. Results: The results have shown that no Escherichia coli O157:H7 was isolated on the hands of abattoir workers before and after work. However, a total prevalence of 9.7% was recorded for all samples during work. For non-O157:H7, total prevalence of 33.3% during work and 13% after work were obtained. High prevalence was recorded in sample taken during work from Tampin, Jasin and Kemaman (100% each) while low prevalence where observed in Shah Alam, Banting and Ipoh (20% each). Conclusions: Based on the findings the hygienic practices of hand washing among the workers in few locations was found to be low especially after work. |
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| spelling | upm-536632017-11-28T03:27:17Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53663/ Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Enterobacteriaceae on hands of workers in Halal cattle Abattoirs in Peninsular Malaysia Mohd Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri Tukur, Muhammad Adamu Mohd Desa, Mohd Nasir Bejo, Siti Khairani Background: Several occupational diseases of multiple origins are encountered among abattoir workers. Presence of indicator microorganisms (coliforms) on hands of workers can be used a gauge for hygienic practices. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed to assess the prevalence of E.coli and enterobacteriaceae among Halal abattoir workers in some government halal abattoirs of Malaysia. A total of one hundred and sixty-five hand swab samples were collected from workers of Halal abattoirs in Malaysia. The samples were subjected to microbiological analysis for characterisation and serotyping. Results: The results have shown that no Escherichia coli O157:H7 was isolated on the hands of abattoir workers before and after work. However, a total prevalence of 9.7% was recorded for all samples during work. For non-O157:H7, total prevalence of 33.3% during work and 13% after work were obtained. High prevalence was recorded in sample taken during work from Tampin, Jasin and Kemaman (100% each) while low prevalence where observed in Shah Alam, Banting and Ipoh (20% each). Conclusions: Based on the findings the hygienic practices of hand washing among the workers in few locations was found to be low especially after work. Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia 2016 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53663/1/Prevalence%20of%20Escherichia%20coli%20.pdf Mohd Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri and Tukur, Muhammad Adamu and Mohd Desa, Mohd Nasir and Bejo, Siti Khairani (2016) Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Enterobacteriaceae on hands of workers in Halal cattle Abattoirs in Peninsular Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 23 (5). pp. 65-71. ISSN 1394-195X; ESSN: 2180-4303 http://www.mjms.usm.my/default.asp?tag=14&kod_volume=93 |
| spellingShingle | Mohd Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri Tukur, Muhammad Adamu Mohd Desa, Mohd Nasir Bejo, Siti Khairani Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Enterobacteriaceae on hands of workers in Halal cattle Abattoirs in Peninsular Malaysia |
| title | Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Enterobacteriaceae on hands of workers in Halal cattle Abattoirs in Peninsular Malaysia |
| title_full | Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Enterobacteriaceae on hands of workers in Halal cattle Abattoirs in Peninsular Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Enterobacteriaceae on hands of workers in Halal cattle Abattoirs in Peninsular Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Enterobacteriaceae on hands of workers in Halal cattle Abattoirs in Peninsular Malaysia |
| title_short | Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Enterobacteriaceae on hands of workers in Halal cattle Abattoirs in Peninsular Malaysia |
| title_sort | prevalence of escherichia coli o157:h7 and enterobacteriaceae on hands of workers in halal cattle abattoirs in peninsular malaysia |
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