Antimicrobial resistance in hospitalized surgical patients: a silently emerging public health concern in Benin.

Carine Laurence YehouenouArsène A KpangonDissou AffolabiHector Rodriguez-VillalobosFrançoise Van BambekeOlivia DalleurAnne Simon

Published in: Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials (2020)

This study shows the alarming prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms from surgical site infections in Benin hospitals. To reduce the spread of such bacteria in Benin, periodic surveillance of surgical site infections and strict adherence to good hand-hygiene practice are essential.

Keyphrases

public health
antimicrobial resistance
multidrug resistant
healthcare
gram negative
risk factors
primary care
acinetobacter baumannii
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escherichia coli
cystic fibrosis
klebsiella pneumoniae
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
weight loss