Antibiotic Resistance and Global Health: Challenges in Achieving SDG 3 through Effective Environmental Sterilization Practices

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10.2991/978-2-38476-368-9_2How to use a DOI?

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Antibiotic resistance; sterilization; SDGs

Abstract

Sterilization is essential for minimizing pathogen exposure on medical instruments used in patient care. The effectiveness of sterilization significantly influences the development and spread of microorganism resistance in the environment. The third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) focuses on ensuring good health and well-being for all individuals. Antibiotic resistance poses a critical challenge to global health, complicating efforts to reduce mortality from infections and degenerative diseases. This study analyzes the presence of microorganisms and antibiotic resistance patterns on medical instruments before and after sterilization, offering insights into bacterial spread. Antibiotic resistance testing was performed using in vitro culture methods, Gram staining, and bacterial identification with the Vitek 2 system. Before sterilization, Staphylococcus hominis ssp. hominis was identified with a 99% probability, along with Bacillus sp. on Nal Puder instruments, while Pseudomonas stutzeri (Gram-negative) was found on instrument trays, also at 99% probability. Following sterilization and a 90-day storage period, Staphylococcus hominis ssp. hominis was again detected in an open container with a probability of 97%. Antibiotic sensitivity testing (AST) revealed an increase in sensitive antibiotics from 12 types before sterilization to 14 types afterward. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) for Benzylpenicillin decreased from 0.25 μg/mL (resistant) to ≤0.03 μg/mL (sensitive). These findings highlight the importance of effective sterilization practices in controlling the spread of resistant microorganisms, supporting global efforts to achieve health-related SDGs and enhance infection control in healthcare environments.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Woro Hapsari
AU  - Sajidan
AU  - Suranto
AU  - Nur Hafidha Hikmayani
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/03/04
TI  - Antibiotic Resistance and Global Health: Challenges in Achieving SDG 3 through Effective Environmental Sterilization Practices
BT  - Proceedings of The 8th International Conference on Social and Political Sciences (ICoSaPS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 4
EP  - 13
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-368-9_2
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-368-9_2
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