Hands can be a vector for transmitting pathogenic microorganisms to foodstuffs and drinks, and to the mouths of susceptible hosts. Hand washing is the primary barrier to prevent transmission of enteric pathogens via cross-contamination from infected persons. Conventional hand washing involves the use of water, soap, and friction to remove dirt and microorganisms. The availability of hand saniti...

background and purpose: school, as a reliable place in educating students, has an important role in training. the aim of this study was the assessment of environmental health of primary schools in norabad mamasani city of fars province. materials and methods: in this analytical-descriptive and cross-sectional study, all of 26 primary schools in norabad mamasani city were surveyed by using censu...

Staphylococcal poisoning is caused by ingestion of foods containing enterotoxins produced by some species of staphylococci. It is characterized by sudden onset of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhoea within 1to 6 hr after ingestion of toxin-contaminated foods. The aim of this study was to determine prevalence and antibiotics resistance patterns of S. aureus isol...