Poole Waite - Antimicrobial Protective Coatings

Microbe Source of infection: Symptoms ESBL Found in: Humans, animals and the environment Diarrhoea, Urinary tract infections (UTI), Respiratory illness, Pneumonia CRE Klebsiella Found in: Humans, animals and the environment. Spread through: Patients whose care requires ventilators, urinary catheters, or intravenous catheters Meningitis, Pneumonia, Urinary tract infections MRSA Found in: The skin, nose and throat of colonised individuals Spread through: Skin-to-skin contact and contaminated objects e.g.. towels, sheets, clothes, dressings, surfaces, door handles and floors Wound infection, Skin infection, Septicaemia, Endocarditis VRE Found in: Human intestines, female genital tract and is also often found in the environment. Spread through: Large amounts of use of antibiotics selects for the bacteria and allows it to multiply and cause infection. In a wound: Red, inflamed and tender skin In the urinary tract: Back pain burning sensation and increased urination. Others symptoms include diarrhoea, weakness, chills, and fever Acinetobacter Baumannii Found in: Soil and water. Spread by: Person to person contact or contaminated surfaces Pneumonia, Blood infections, Wound infections Bacillus Subtilis Found in: Soil and water. Spread by: Spore producing microbes, it is a cause of food spoilage. Used on plants as a fungicide. They are also used on agricultural seeds, such as vegetable and soybean seeds, as a fungicide Campylobacter Found in: Raw meat (usually poultry), raw milk. Spread by: Consumption of undercooked meat or contaminated surfaces Diarrhoea (often with blood), Abdominal pain and cramping, Fever, Headache, Nausea and/or vomiting Symptoms take 3-6 days to develop Clostridium Difficile Found in: The human intestines.. Spread by: Person to person contact or contaminated surfaces Watery diarrhoea, Fever, Loss of appetite, Nausea and abdominal pain, May also show signs of dehydration E. Coli & E. Coli O15 Found in: Intestines of animals, environments infected with E. coli containing faeces. Spread by: Consumption of contaminated food and drink, and contaminated surfaces. Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Stomach cramps, High temperature and aching muscles. O157 causes more severe infections. For example, kidney complications. Enterobacter Aerogenes Found in: Soil, water, dairy products and intestines of animals (including humans). Spread by: Hospital settings Skin and eye conditions, Meningitis, Bacteremia (bacterial blood infection), Pneumonia, Urinary tract infections. Enterococcus Faecalis Found in: Human intestines, female genital tract and is also often in the environment. Spread by: Intravascular or urinary catheters. In a wound: Red, inflamed and tender skin. In the urinary tract: Back pain, burning sensation and increased urination Legionella Pneumophila Found in: Water - especially warm water such as hot tubs, cooling systems (e.g. air con) Spread by: Inhaling contaminated water droplets. Coughing & shortness of breath, High fever, Muscle aches, Headaches, Symptoms can take 2 weeks to develop Listeria Monocytogenes Found in: Chilled ready-made food - such as deli meat, smoked salmon, soft cheese and pâté. Spread by: Consumption of contaminated food. If pregnant, mothers can pass the infection to their baby. Headache, Stiff neck, Confusion & loss of balance, Fever and muscle aches Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Found in: Soil and water. Spread by: Infections after surgery and urinary tract infections by catheterisation etc. Skin: rash, ulcers, headaches, Ear: pain, itching, ear discharge, Eye: swelling, redness, and discharge, Blood: fever, chills, fatigue, muscle pain, Lungs: pneumonia Salmonella Spp Found in: Poultry, pigs and cattle. Reptiles also carry the bacteria. Spread by: Consumption of contaminated food or drink, person to person or animal to person Diarrhoea, Fever, Nausea, Abdominal cramps. Symptoms usually last around 4-7 days Shigella Sp. Found in: Human faeces, water from ponds, lakes and untreated pools. Spread by: A faecal-oral route, e.g. eating food washed in contaminated water Diarrhoea, Fever, Abdominal pain, Tenesmus. Symptoms take 1-2 days to develop When our antimicrobial protective coating is applied with the additives it has been proven to kill the following: SUPER BUG SUPER BUG 4