Screening of Bacteria from Soil Involved In the Control of Nosocomial Infections in Hospitals

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), sometimes referred to as nosocomial infections, are a significant issue for healthcare systems worldwide since they often lead to increased rates of mortality, longer hospital stays, and greater medical costs. Finding and screening bacterial strains from soil with possible antagonistic action against prevalent nosocomial infections was the goal of this investigation. Samples were taken from the air, surfaces, and equipment of the hospital, and they were analysed microbiologically.

Soil isolated bacteria were evaluated for their inhibitory effects against selected nosocomial pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli using agar well diffusion and cross-streak methods. Several isolates demonstrated significant antagonistic activity, suggesting their potential role in the biocontrol of hospital-acquired infections. These findings open avenues for the development of alternative biological strategies to complement traditional disinfection and infection control measures in healthcare settings as well as further study focused on purification of potent antimicrobial compound involved in control of Nosocomial Infections.