Research Article

Radiology Department: A Potential Source of Multidrug-Resistant Microorganisms: A Cross-Sectional Study at Tertiary Hospital, Palestine

Table 4

Sites contaminated with MRS on mannitol salt agar with oxacillin.

Sample number/monthSample sourceMannitol salt agar with oxacillin (CFUs/cm2)

4/JuneHead pillow of CT CANON0.4
5/JuneRT side of patient table CT CANON0.2
6/May and JuneCentre of patient table CT CANON0.2/1.4
11/JuneKeyboard of CT CANON0.2
15/JunePrimax X-ray portable touch screen0.4
34/MayCT Siemens keyboard control room0.4
55/JunePatient table tools in US for general use room0.4
59/JuneKeyboard in control room of US for general use0.2
66/May and JuneLT side of patient table CT CANON0.6/0.6
72/MayKnee coil0.2
74/MayRT side of MRI patient Table 20.2
75/JuneLT side of MRI patient Table 20.6
79/MayPatient leg support 10.4