Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus on equipment from a gym of physical activities in Alfenas – MG
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Resumo: | With an increasing demand for gyms, especially during summer, the risk of contamination rises despite preventive care. In many sports, exercising must require attention to hygiene, mainly due to great chances of contracting diseases. Staphylococcus aureus has widely spread caused by its ability to express various virulence factors, which can cause diseases ranging from simple to most severe infections as a pathogen. This paper investigates the incidence of Staphylococcus aureus in equipment from a gym of physical activities in Alfenas-MG and identifies the appropriate level about the importance of cleaning equipment. In this study, three collections were carried out per equipment in different places, at three times; totaled 54 samples. Staphylococcus aureus was identified by sowing in Mannitol Salt Agar, medium coloration and colonial morphology, catalase, and coagulase tests. Twenty-nine samples obtained growth from the sowings, being positive for gram staining, catalase, and coagulase. In samples with micro-organisms (53.70%) and correspondents (50%), gym-goers did not clean the equipment, and the others (50%) only used the individual towel. Therefore, the measures that can decrease the incidence of micro-organisms, particularly Staphylococcus aureus, are disinfecting with 70% alcohol and disposable paper before and after manipulating equipment in a gym. |
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Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus on equipment from a gym of physical activities in Alfenas – MG Incidencia de Staphylococcus aureus en equipos de un gimnasio de actividades físicas en Alfenas – MGIncidência de Staphylococcus aureus em equipamentos de uma academia de atividades físicas em Alfenas – MG SanitationContamination in gymsMicroorganismStaphylococcus aureus.SaneamientoContaminación en gimnasiosMicroorganismoStaphylococcus aureus.HigienizaçãoContaminação em academiasMicro-organismoStaphylococcus aureus.With an increasing demand for gyms, especially during summer, the risk of contamination rises despite preventive care. In many sports, exercising must require attention to hygiene, mainly due to great chances of contracting diseases. Staphylococcus aureus has widely spread caused by its ability to express various virulence factors, which can cause diseases ranging from simple to most severe infections as a pathogen. This paper investigates the incidence of Staphylococcus aureus in equipment from a gym of physical activities in Alfenas-MG and identifies the appropriate level about the importance of cleaning equipment. In this study, three collections were carried out per equipment in different places, at three times; totaled 54 samples. Staphylococcus aureus was identified by sowing in Mannitol Salt Agar, medium coloration and colonial morphology, catalase, and coagulase tests. Twenty-nine samples obtained growth from the sowings, being positive for gram staining, catalase, and coagulase. In samples with micro-organisms (53.70%) and correspondents (50%), gym-goers did not clean the equipment, and the others (50%) only used the individual towel. Therefore, the measures that can decrease the incidence of micro-organisms, particularly Staphylococcus aureus, are disinfecting with 70% alcohol and disposable paper before and after manipulating equipment in a gym.Con mayor demanda, en determinada época del año; en verano, el riesgo de contaminación en los gimnasios aumenta incluso si la atención preventiva es simple. Como en muchos deportes, la práctica requiere mucha atención a la higiene, ya que las posibilidades de contraer enfermedades son grandes. El éxito de Staphylococcus aureus como patógeno se debe, en parte, a su capacidad para expresar una variedad de factores de virulencia, que pueden causar enfermedades que van desde una simple infección hasta las más graves. Con el objetivo principal de investigar el índice de Staphylococcus aureus en equipos de gimnasia de actividad física en Alfenas-MG e identificar el grado de conocimiento sobre la importancia de la limpieza de equipos, en este estudio se realizaron 3 recolecciones por equipos en diferentes ubicaciones, en 3 diferentes veces; totalizaron 54 muestras. Staphylococcus aureus se identificó mediante la siembra en Manitol Salt Agar, coloración media y morfología colonial, pruebas de catalasa y coagulasa. De las siembras, 29 muestras obtuvieron crecimiento, siendo positivas para tinción de Gram, catalasa y coagulasa. En muestras con microorganismos (53,70%) y encuestados (50%), asistentes al gimnasio, no realizan limpieza de equipos y los demás (50%) solo utilizan la toalla individual. Así, las medidas que pueden reducir la incidencia de microorganismos, especialmente Staphylococcus aureus, es el uso de alcohol al 70% y papel desechable antes y después de utilizar el equipo en el gimnasio.Com aumento da procura, numa determinada época do ano; no verão, o risco de contaminação em academias aumenta ainda que os cuidados de prevenção sejam simples. Assim como em diversos esportes, a prática requer muita atenção com a higiene, pois as chances de se contrair doenças são grandes. O sucesso de Staphylococcus aureus como um agente patogênico é, em parte, devido à sua capacidade de expressar uma variedade de fatores de virulência, podendo provocar doenças que vão desde uma infecção simples, até as mais graves. Tendo por objetivo central investigar o índice de Staphylococcus aureus em aparelhos de academia de atividades físicas de Alfenas-MG e identificar o grau de conhecimento sobre a importância da higienização dos equipamentos, no presente estudo, realizou-se 3 coletas por equipamento em diferentes locais, em 3 momentos distintos; totalizadas 54 amostras. A identificação de Staphylococcus aureus, realizou-se por semeadura em Ágar Sal Manitol, coloração do meio e morfologia colonial, provas de catalase e coagulase. Das semeaduras, 29 amostras obtiveram crescimento, sendo positivas para coloração de gram, catalase e coagulase. Nas amostras com micro-organismos (53,70%) e os entrevistados (50%), frequentadores da academia, não realizam higienização nos equipamentos e os demais (50%) só utilizam a toalha individual. Sendo assim, as medidas as quais podem diminuir a incidência de micro-organismos, em especial Staphylococcus aureus, é o uso de álcool 70% e papel descartável antes e após utilização do equipamento na academia.Research, Society and Development2021-09-12info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/2005610.33448/rsd-v10i12.20056Research, Society and Development; Vol. 10 No. 12; e15101220056Research, Society and Development; Vol. 10 Núm. 12; e15101220056Research, Society and Development; v. 10 n. 12; e151012200562525-3409reponame:Research, Society and Developmentinstname:Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)instacron:UNIFEIporhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/20056/17920Copyright (c) 2021 Evandro Neves Silva; Thaís Cristina Ferreira dos Santos; Bethânia Elias Costa ; Mariely Simone Lopes Corrêa; Gabriel Henrique Ferracioli Alvarenga; Édina de Fátima Aguiar; Andressa Santanna Natel; Valéria Quintana Cavicchioli; Danielly Beraldo dos Santos Silva; Nelma de Mello Silva Oliveirahttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessSilva, Evandro Neves Santos, Thaís Cristina Ferreira dos Costa , Bethânia Elias Corrêa, Mariely Simone Lopes Alvarenga, Gabriel Henrique Ferracioli Aguiar, Édina de Fátima Natel, Andressa Santanna Cavicchioli, Valéria Quintana Silva, Danielly Beraldo dos Santos Oliveira, Nelma de Mello Silva 2021-11-14T20:26:51Zoai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/20056Revistahttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/indexPUBhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/oairsd.articles@gmail.com2525-34092525-3409opendoar:2024-01-17T09:39:48.591392Research, Society and Development - Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)false |
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Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus on equipment from a gym of physical activities in Alfenas – MG Incidencia de Staphylococcus aureus en equipos de un gimnasio de actividades físicas en Alfenas – MG Incidência de Staphylococcus aureus em equipamentos de uma academia de atividades físicas em Alfenas – MG |
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Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus on equipment from a gym of physical activities in Alfenas – MG |
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Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus on equipment from a gym of physical activities in Alfenas – MG Silva, Evandro Neves Sanitation Contamination in gyms Microorganism Staphylococcus aureus. Saneamiento Contaminación en gimnasios Microorganismo Staphylococcus aureus. Higienização Contaminação em academias Micro-organismo Staphylococcus aureus. |
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Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus on equipment from a gym of physical activities in Alfenas – MG |
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Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus on equipment from a gym of physical activities in Alfenas – MG |
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Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus on equipment from a gym of physical activities in Alfenas – MG |
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Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus on equipment from a gym of physical activities in Alfenas – MG |
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Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus on equipment from a gym of physical activities in Alfenas – MG |
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Silva, Evandro Neves |
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Silva, Evandro Neves Santos, Thaís Cristina Ferreira dos Costa , Bethânia Elias Corrêa, Mariely Simone Lopes Alvarenga, Gabriel Henrique Ferracioli Aguiar, Édina de Fátima Natel, Andressa Santanna Cavicchioli, Valéria Quintana Silva, Danielly Beraldo dos Santos Oliveira, Nelma de Mello Silva |
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Santos, Thaís Cristina Ferreira dos Costa , Bethânia Elias Corrêa, Mariely Simone Lopes Alvarenga, Gabriel Henrique Ferracioli Aguiar, Édina de Fátima Natel, Andressa Santanna Cavicchioli, Valéria Quintana Silva, Danielly Beraldo dos Santos Oliveira, Nelma de Mello Silva |
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Silva, Evandro Neves Santos, Thaís Cristina Ferreira dos Costa , Bethânia Elias Corrêa, Mariely Simone Lopes Alvarenga, Gabriel Henrique Ferracioli Aguiar, Édina de Fátima Natel, Andressa Santanna Cavicchioli, Valéria Quintana Silva, Danielly Beraldo dos Santos Oliveira, Nelma de Mello Silva |
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Sanitation Contamination in gyms Microorganism Staphylococcus aureus. Saneamiento Contaminación en gimnasios Microorganismo Staphylococcus aureus. Higienização Contaminação em academias Micro-organismo Staphylococcus aureus. |
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Sanitation Contamination in gyms Microorganism Staphylococcus aureus. Saneamiento Contaminación en gimnasios Microorganismo Staphylococcus aureus. Higienização Contaminação em academias Micro-organismo Staphylococcus aureus. |
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With an increasing demand for gyms, especially during summer, the risk of contamination rises despite preventive care. In many sports, exercising must require attention to hygiene, mainly due to great chances of contracting diseases. Staphylococcus aureus has widely spread caused by its ability to express various virulence factors, which can cause diseases ranging from simple to most severe infections as a pathogen. This paper investigates the incidence of Staphylococcus aureus in equipment from a gym of physical activities in Alfenas-MG and identifies the appropriate level about the importance of cleaning equipment. In this study, three collections were carried out per equipment in different places, at three times; totaled 54 samples. Staphylococcus aureus was identified by sowing in Mannitol Salt Agar, medium coloration and colonial morphology, catalase, and coagulase tests. Twenty-nine samples obtained growth from the sowings, being positive for gram staining, catalase, and coagulase. In samples with micro-organisms (53.70%) and correspondents (50%), gym-goers did not clean the equipment, and the others (50%) only used the individual towel. Therefore, the measures that can decrease the incidence of micro-organisms, particularly Staphylococcus aureus, are disinfecting with 70% alcohol and disposable paper before and after manipulating equipment in a gym. |
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