title: [Hygiene in general practice (author's transl)].
abstract: This investigation of the hygienic-microbiological situation in general practices included an analysis of hygienic behaviour by questionnaire, environmental examinations by means of "Rodac"-plates and swabs and an efficiency control of sterilising apparatus with spore strips.--It was the aim of the study to find out the present hygineic standards in general practices and to obtain indicatios of possible weak points.--In spite of lacking hygienic consciousness and the mostly insufficient use of disinfectants, the level of contamination of the microbiological environment does not exceed that known from hospitals. Pathogenic staphylococci are demonstrated most frequently and, besides Candida spec., are of special importance. Gram-negative germs, most frequently P. aeruginosa, could be demonstrated but appear comparatively less often. The contamination of hands, common towels, sphygmomanometer cuffs and floors which is well known from hospitals could be confirmed in the general practice. Stethoscopes, soap cakes and journals were, however, less contaminated. Among 103 examined hot air sterilisers 15% failed and in 24% of the cases they were incorrectly operated.--Suggestions for the improvement of practice hygiene are given.
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D004203:Disinfection; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D013242:Sterilization
vernacular_title: Hygiene in der Allgemeinarztpraxis.