[HTML][HTML] Bacterial contamination of mobile phones of healthcare workers at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
NA Mushabati, MT Samutela, K Yamba… - Infection Prevention in …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Mobile telephones (henceforth 'phones') have become an essential part of
everyday life in both healthcare and community settings. However, the widespread use of …
everyday life in both healthcare and community settings. However, the widespread use of …
Frequency of aac (6 ́)-le-aph (2 ́ ́) gene and resistance to Aminoglycoside antibiotics in Staphylococcus aureus isolates
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common infectious bacterial species and one of
the agents of community-acquired infections (CAIs) and hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) …
the agents of community-acquired infections (CAIs) and hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) …
The Burden of Antimicrobial Resistance in Zambia, a Sub-Saharan African Country: A One Health Review of the Current Situation, Risk Factors, and Solutions
S Mudenda, W Mufwambi, S Mohamed - Pharmacology & Pharmacy, 2024 - scirp.org
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health concern, with far-
reaching consequences for modern medicine. Zambia, like many other low-and middle …
reaching consequences for modern medicine. Zambia, like many other low-and middle …
Carriage and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of rectal ESBL E. coli in surgical patients at the University Teaching Hospitals in Lusaka, Zambia
A Siame, K Yamba, M Samutela… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are on the rise and are a global concern
as they complicate the recovery of patients postoperatively. Bacterial colonization of the …
as they complicate the recovery of patients postoperatively. Bacterial colonization of the …
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus in health care workers of a tertiary care infectious disease hospital in Nepal
P Shah, B Dhungel, A Bastola, MR Banjara… - … University Journal of …, 2020 - nepjol.info
Objectives: Acquisition of mecA gene in infectious strains of Methicillin resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are considered as one of the potential virulence factors that …
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are considered as one of the potential virulence factors that …
Vancomycin resistance in staphylococcus aureus and enterococcus species isolated at the university teaching hospitals, Lusaka, Zambia: Should we be worried?
M Mutalange, K Yamba, C Kapesa, F Mtonga… - University of Zambia …, 2021 - unza.zm
Background: Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus species cause invasive infections
such as bacteremia and infective endocarditis. Despite vancomycin being the drug of choice …
such as bacteremia and infective endocarditis. Despite vancomycin being the drug of choice …
[HTML][HTML] Bacteriological profile and antimicrobial efficacy of alcohol-based hand rubs among health care workers and family caregivers at the children's university …
Background Hands of healthcare workers (HCWs) and family caregivers are a potential
source of bacterial pathogens that may be transferred to susceptible individuals. However …
source of bacterial pathogens that may be transferred to susceptible individuals. However …
Health care worker carriage of drug-resistant bacteria and infection control practices at a tertiary care hospital in Uganda: a cross-sectional survey
Introduction: bacterial carriage by health care workers (HCWs) is a major risk factor for
transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Often, these pathogens are multiple …
transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Often, these pathogens are multiple …
Staphylococcus aureus nasal colonization among health care workers at an Egyptian tertiary care hospital
Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) colonization in health care workers (HCWs)
is a major factor of nosocomial infections. Methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is …
is a major factor of nosocomial infections. Methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is …
Nasal carriage rate of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and associated risk factors among pregnant women at the …
M Mulu, A Getaneh, W Ferede… - Ethiopian Journal of …, 2021 - journal.uog.edu.et
Background: Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infection has become a significant
burden worldwide that poses a formidable clinical threat, with persistently high morbidity and …
burden worldwide that poses a formidable clinical threat, with persistently high morbidity and …