Abstract

Overview

The study examines the impact of electromagnetic waves from mobile phone simulators on the antibacterial susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Background

• The widespread use of telecommunication devices like mobile phones and Wi-Fi modems has raised concerns about potential harmful effects on human health by altering the cellular structures of microorganisms.

Material and Methods

This experimental study used standard bacterial strains grown on Mueller-Hinton agar to assess antibiotic susceptibility via the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. The bacteria were exposed to electromagnetic waves at a frequency of 900 MHz emitted by a mobile phone simulator.

Findings

• Increased exposure time to electromagnetic waves, particularly after 24 hours, enhanced bacterial resistance in S. aureus and P. aeruginosa.

Conclusion

Electromagnetic waves emitted by mobile simulators at 900 MHz frequency are a significant factor increasing bacterial resistance by enhancing the permeability of bacterial cell walls.