safety measures while working with escherichia coli
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SAFETY MEASURES WHILE WORKING WITH ESCHERICHIA COLI
PRESENTED BY:
WAJEEHA ABRAR R.NO-18M
ADEENA ASIFR.NO- 70R
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They are bacteria found in environment, faeces, foods and intestines of people and animals.
E. coli can cause :• Diarrhea• Urinary tract infections• Respiratory illness• Bloodstream infections and other illnesses.
WHAT IS ESCHERICHIA COLI ?
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• The best way to prevent spreading of E. coli to other people is to maintain proper hygiene.
• Clear your work area• Wipe off your lab table with
disinfectant solution.• Do not incubate plates for
more than the given time.
SAFETY MEASURES
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• Do not touch your face when handling plates or tubes with E. coli .
• Wear gloves and lab coats.• Immerse instruments in
bleach solution to kill bacteria when working with bacterial cultures and dispose them in a BIOHAZARD bag.
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• Wash hands regularly• Sterilize all instruments, solutions,
and media prior to using them for plating procedures.
• Clear away all materials cluttering your work area on the laboratory bench.
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• Do not store food in lab.• Do not eat, drink, smoke etc• Do not mouth pipette.• Laboratory personnel must
be appropriately trained.• Wear safety glasses
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Slide Title• Wash fruits and
vegetables thoroughly• Avoid cross-contamination
by using clean utensils, pans, and serving platters
• Defrosting meat in the refrigerator or microwave
• Use pasteurized milk (avoid raw milk)
• Avoid undercooked meat• Wash your hands after
contact with animals.
HOW TO AVOID INTESTINAL INFECTION DUE TO E.coli ?
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http://2014.igem.org/Team:Bordeaux/Safety
http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/index.html
http://www.slideshare.net/nomank992/e-coli-48345548
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2014/10/cdc
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