Effect of Sound Waves as an Alternative Treatment Method of Selective Nosocomial Pathogen

Abstract

Healthcare-associated infections also known as nosocomial infections, are a leading global health concern, compromising patient safety in hospitals and healthcare facilities. These infections can occur during medical care and even after discharge, impacting both patients and medical staff. Candida albicans is a common cause of responses. Fluconazole is effective against Candida infections, but alternative treatments are needed due to rising antibiotic resistance. This study aims to investigate the impact of Baroque music on nosocomial pathogens, with objectives including collecting pathogens from hospitals, optimizing growth parameters, performing sound wave treatment and assessing growth and susceptibility. The study found that music stimulation reduced cell viability and impacted antibiotic susceptibility in test organisms. Sound waves were shown to influence microbial growth and metabolism, offering a potential alternative to traditional antibiotic treatments. The findings suggest that audible sound, such as music, has the potential to disrupt microbial growth and reduce the spread of nosocomial infections, providing a novel approach to infection control.