Comparison of Nylon Flocked Swab and Cellulose Sponge Method for Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Gram-negative Organism Recovery from High Touch Surfaces in Patient Rooms

摘要

The ideal sampling method and benefit of qualitative versus quantitative culture, for Carbapenemase-resistant Enterobacteriaceae recovery in hospitalized patients’ rooms/bathrooms is unknown. Although nylon-flocked swab improved overall Gram-negative organism recovery compared with cellulose sponge, both were similar for Carbapenemase-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Quantitative culture was inferior and unrevealing beyond the qualitative results.