Evaluation of Microbial Contamination in Frequently Used Fomites in Kuwait

In today’s diverse human activities, hidden micro-organisms in indoor and outdoor environments are inescapable and impose dangerous health issues. In recent years, with the introduction of advanced technologies in houses, hospitals, industry, and other environments, the apprehension has increased. The interest in evaluating the level of microbial contamination in places at risk has increased and is considered to be an essential step toward infection prevention [1,2]. Recent epidemiological studies have reported fomites in the transmission of human pathogens within high-exposure environments such as hospitals, childcare facilities, long-term care facilities, and sports facilities [3,4]. Various types of microorganisms were identified, including rotavirus, rhinovirus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and Serratia marcescens, to cause gastrointestinal diseases, the common cold, necrotizing fasciitis, and catheter associated bacteremia, respectively [4].