The College of Pharmacy discusses the presence of bacteria in maternity wards
date of publication: 2023-11-01 10:26:00
Graduate Studies / Master's Thesis Defense
Research Investigates Antibiotic Resistance in Delivery Room Environments
Candidate: Alaa Mohammed Mahmoud
Thesis Title: Occurrence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in delivery rooms and its association with disinfectants.
Key Findings & Field Analysis
Conducted across Basrah Teaching, Al-Mawanee, and Maternity hospitals, the study revealed that disinfectant dilution ratios often deviate from manufacturer standards. Furthermore, bacteria isolated from delivery rooms demonstrated high resistance to standard antibiotic treatments.
Strategic Recommendations:
Mandatory sensitivity testing prior to prescribing antibiotics for patients.
Comprehensive training for delivery room staff on disinfectant handling and dilution.
Installation of advanced water sterilization filters within hospital infrastructures.
UNIVERSITY OF BASRAH | COLLEGE OF PHARMACY | GRADUATE STUDIES DIVISION
