The Importance of Vector Management for Prevention of Hospital Infections
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The Importance of Vector Management for Prevention of Hospital Infections

Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2015;39(3):227-230 DOI: 10.5152/tpd.2015.4277
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Abstract

Many researches show that cockroaches, ants, some other arthropods and also rodents in hospitals, can act as potential vectors of medically important bacteria, fungi and parasites. The results of microbiological studies show that these animals play a significant role in the epidemiology of hospital infections. These vectors may be found inside of the kitchens, patient rooms, toilets, medicine stores, canteen and wards in health care environments. The importance of vector control in order to prevent the spread of nosocomial infections in healthcare facilities was discussed in this paper. This study also gives information on integrated control methods for vectors in hospitals. (Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2015; 39: 227-30)

Keywords: Arthropods, hospital environment, infection, vector control