Nosocomial infection and antibiotic-resistant threat in the Middle East

NA Nimer - Infection and drug resistance, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The prevalence of nosocomial infections (NIs) is associated with different bacteria found in
hospitals. These infections in their extreme conditions result in morbidity and mortality. This …

Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in healthcare settings in Africa

N Agyepong, F Fordjour, A Owusu-Ofori - Frontiers in Tropical …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The emergence of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is a major concern to
healthcare providers and facilities in many parts of the world. This bacterial pathogen is …

Assessment of knowledge and practices of healthcare workers towards infection prevention and associated factors in healthcare facilities of West Arsi District …

BS Geberemariyam, GM Donka, B Wordofa - Archives of Public Health, 2018 - Springer
Background The prevention of healthcare associated infections is central to the provision of
safe, high quality healthcare. Infections acquired in healthcare facilities are a major public …

Multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections in a teaching hospital in Ghana

N Agyepong, U Govinden, A Owusu-Ofori… - … Resistance & Infection …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria have emerged as major
clinical and therapeutic dilemma in hospitals in Ghana. To describe the prevalence and …

Biosynthesis of Zinc oxide nanoparticles from essential oil of Eucalyptus globulus with antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activities

Z Obeizi, H Benbouzid, S Ouchenane, D Yılmaz… - Materials Today …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this study, Eucalyptus globulus essential oil was used in green synthesis of Zinc oxide
nanoparticles. After extraction of essential oil from leaves by hydrodistillation, it was mixed …

Postoperative nosocomial infections and antimicrobial resistance pattern of bacteria isolates among patients admitted at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahirdar …

W Mulu, G Kibru, G Beyene, M Damtie - Ethiopian journal of health sciences, 2012 - ajol.info
Background: Nosocomial infection constitutes a major public health problem worldwide.
Increasing antibiotic resistance of pathogens associated with nosocomial infections also …

Point prevalence of hospital-acquired infections in two teaching hospitals of Amhara region in Ethiopia

WW Yallew, A Kumie, FM Yehuala - Drug, healthcare and patient …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is a major safety issue affecting the quality of care
of hundreds of millions of patients every year, in both developed and developing countries …

Bacterial nosocomial infections and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern among patients admitted at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia

M Tolera, D Abate, M Dheresa… - Advances in medicine, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Nosocomial infections remain a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Despite
the highly specialized interventions and policies, the rate of infection is still high due to the …

A systematic review of healthcare-associated infections in Africa: An antimicrobial resistance perspective

EO Irek, AA Amupitan, AO Aboderin… - African journal of …, 2018 - journals.co.za
Background: Healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) is a global health challenge, not only
as an issue of patient safety but also as a major driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It is …

A situational analysis of antimicrobial drug resistance in Africa: are we losing the battle?

AN Kimang'a - Ethiopian journal of health sciences, 2012 - ajol.info
Background: The first arrival of a sizable shipment of penicillin at the North African Theatre of
Operations for USA military use in 1943 was a landmark that turned a new chapter of …