Comparison of two swab types for recovery of Staphylococcus aureus and Candida auris from gloves and gowns

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Nov;44(11):1870-1872. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.77. Epub 2023 May 4.

Abstract

Known concentrations of Staphylococcus aureus and Candida auris were applied on gloves and gowns then sampled with E-swabs and BBL liquid Amies swabs. The mean numbers of colony-forming units per milliliter (CFU/mL) obtained from culture of the 2 swab types were not different, suggesting that either can be used for recovery of these two pathogens from personal protective equipment.

MeSH terms

  • Candida auris
  • Humans
  • Protective Clothing
  • Specimen Handling
  • Staphylococcal Infections*
  • Staphylococcus aureus*