The effect of Wi-Fi electromagnetic waves on on the Antibacterial Susceptibility of some Pathogenic Bacteria

Background and Aim : Nowadays, the increasing resistance of pathogenic bacteria creates a major problem in public health, and the reason for this problem is the overuse of antibiotics among the people. On the other hand, the use of Wi-Fi modems has increased so much that Wi-Fi-emitted waves can affect eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Wi-Fi (۲.۴ GHz) on changes in antibiotic resistance of pathogenic bacteria P.aeruginosa, E.Coli, S.aureus strains, A.baumani.Methods : Two plates from each strain(test and controls) were cultured in Muller Hinton agar medium (Oxoid) according to the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards. The test plates were incubated for ۲۴ h with Wi-Fi exposure, and controls were in normal atmosphere incubation (۳۷°C for ۲۴ hours).Then, the inhibition diameters was evaluated using the macroscopic method.Results : According to the results, after the bacteria were exposed to GHz ۲.۴ radiofrequency for ۲۴ hours, the diameter of the inhibition zones in P.aeruginosa increased significantly (P <۰.۰۵). However, the diameter of the inhibition zones of other bacteria exposed to Wi-Fi did not differ significantly from the control groups.Conclusion : These results show that Wi-Fi radiation can reduce the sensitivity of P.aeruginosa. Therefore, using this method can be useful in controlling and managing infectious diseases related to this bacterium.

کلیدواژه ها:

Wi-Fi ، E.coli ، P.aeruginosa ، S ، aureus ، A.baumani ، antibacterial Susceptibility