Background Hospital patient room surfaces are frequently contaminated with multidrug-
resistant organisms. Since studies have demonstrated that inadequate terminal room …

Introduction A decrease of detection of outbreaks by multidrug-resistant bacteria in critical
areas has been reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, molecular epidemiological …

Introduction Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter (EKE) are the
leading cause of mortality and morbidity in neonates in Africa. The management of EKE …

Background Medical devices can be reservoirs of multidrug-resistant bacteria that may be
involved in the acquisition of infections since bacteria with the ability to form biofilms that are …

The spreading of multidrug resistance (MDR) strains in the hospital settings via
contaminated surfaces have been increasingly reported where Gram-negative bacteria have …

Acinetobacter spp. are one of the main pathogens responsible for healthcare-associated
infections and are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality globally, mainly …

Background Global emergence of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is a
significant challenge for hospitals, especially the ICUs. We aimed to assess the prevalence …

Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections are concerning adverse events and hand
hygiene is considered an essential preventive measure. The objective of the present study …

Resumo Introduction: Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) threatens patient safety and can
be associated with contamination of surfaces such as mattresses. This study aimed to …

Staphylococcus aureus produces numerous virulence factors that manipulate the immune
system, helping the bacteria avoid phagocytosis. In this study, we are investigating three …