Evaluation of Environmental Hygiene and Microbiological Status of Contamination on Mobile phones from University of Kota

Abstract

Invasion of communication technology does not only bring dependence but also a major contribution of infection. Digital devices are possibly potential worldwide vectors of nosocomial infection. Mobile phone has increased the dependency irrespective of the geographical barriers, demographic factors like age, social and economic background. These digital devices have great prominence but they are also potential disease carrying elements. Mobile phones were collected and investigated for potential contamination of microbial flora. Total 25 Mobile phones sample were collected from different departments of university of kota and Sampled using a sterile cotton swab. Collected samples were cultured on Nutrient Agar, MH media and Mac-Conkey using streak plate’s method. The Sample phones collected include Mobile phones of Vice Chancellor, Faculty, Security Gaurd, Students, Sweepers, and Other employees. The Microbial species isolated include as Klebsiella pneumoniae, Actinobecter, Pseudomonas spp., Enterococcus spp, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli and Candida spp. 24 Out of 25 showed 100% contamination. This study provides all the necessary fact that Mobile phones are potential vectors of various diseases and lifestyle change should be adopted by every individual using mobile phone. Better sanitization practices and knowledge may prevent the spread diseases from Mobile Phones.