BHS005-3 Microbiology Practical: Control of Microorganisms Report

VerifiedAdded on 2022/11/15|11|2472|128ReportAI SummaryThis report details a microbiology practical assignment focused on the control of microorganisms. The study encompasses four key activities: assessing air as a source of contamination using TSA plates in various settings (lab bench, laminar flow cabinet, and biological safety cabinet), evaluating surface contamination using a laboratory door knob, testing the effectiveness of alcohol-based hand gel, and analyzing antimicrobial susceptibility of S. aureus using disk diffusion and MIC strip methods. The results indicate the effectiveness of laminar flow cabinets and biological safety cabinets in minimizing microbial contamination, highlight the importance of hand hygiene, and demonstrate the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of bacterial strains. The discussion section analyzes the findings, relating them to real-world scenarios such as food production and hospital settings, and offers recommendations for best practices in microb...