Bacterial Colonization in Computer Keyboards Posses Health Hazard
S. Sheik Asraf1, P. Pavithra2, R. Muneeswari3, Athira Rajan4, S. Ramya5, V. Jaya Surya6
1S. Sheik Asraf*, Department of Biotechnology, SBCE, KARE (Deemed to be University), Krishankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
2P. Pavithra, Department of Biotechnology, SBCE, KARE (Deemed to be University), Krishankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
3R. Muneeswari, Department of Biotechnology, SBCE, KARE (Deemed to be University), Krishankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
4Athira Rajan, Department of Biotechnology, SBCE, KARE (Deemed to be University), Krishankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
5S. Ramya, Department of Biotechnology, SBCE, KARE (Deemed to be University), Krishankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
6V. Jaya Surya, Department of Biotechnology, SBCE, KARE (Deemed to be University), Krishankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on March 02, 2020. | Revised Manuscript received on November 24, 2021. | Manuscript published on January 30, 2022. | PP: 1-3 | Volume-10 Issue-5, January 2022. | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijrte.F8547038620 | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.F8547.0110522
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Abstract: Computer keyboards of a teaching laboratory were examined and bacteria were isolated from computer keyboards. The subsequent tests were done for the bacterial isolates: methyl red, vogus proskaur, citrate utilization, urease and TSI. This study paves the way to look at an inanimate object like computer keyboard as potential reservoir of bacteria.
Keywords: Biochemical Analysis, Computer Keyboard, Bacteria.
Scope of the Article: Biochemical Analysis.