Phenotypic bacterial epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance profiles in neonatal sepsis at Jimma medical center, Ethiopia: Insights from prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epidemiological profiles and the rundown crisis of antimicrobial resistance from bacterial isolates in neonatal sepsis compel regular surveillance to enhance data-driven decision-making. Accordingly, this study aimed to assess the phenotypic epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacteria isolated from clinically suspected neonatal sepsis in Ethiopia.

Methods

A total of 342 neonates suspected of clinical sepsis were randomly included in a prospective observational study conducted at the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Jimma medical center (JMC) from May 2022 to July 2023. Blood samples were collected from each neonate and subjected to a culture test for identification of bacterial isolates and their antibiotic resistance profiles following th

SUBMITTER: Geleta D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11404823 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature