Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, Loose Leaf Edition (12th Edition)
Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, Loose Leaf Edition (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780135188996
Author: James G. Cappuccino, Chad T. Welsh
Publisher: PEARSON
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To describe: Why it is significant to wash hands before and after using bacterial culture.

Introduction: The term “microbial culture” refers to the procedure of multiplying microorganisms under controlled laboratory condition. A microbiological laboratory is mostly dependent on operators or lab technicians, which imply that more physical interaction takes place between the lab technician and the sample.

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The lab technicians in microbiology labs play various roles such as handling the samples, operating the plates, and interpreting the data. It is significant to wash hands before using bacterial culture. This is because the transient microbes residing in the hair follicles, body fluids, and dead cells of the lab technician might fall-off over the microbial medium and contaminate the microbial culture. It is significant to wash hands before and after using bacterial culture. This is because pathogenic bacteria might get transmitted from hands to the mucous membrane, causing disease or infection. Also, pathogenic bacteria can contaminate the nearby surfaces or equipment, posing a hazard to others in the laboratory. Hence, hand washing is a preventive measure in the transmission of microbes.

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