Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales in human health: Experience from the tricycle project, Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women, are at increased risk of potentially life-threatening infections with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) for both mother and newborn. However, data regarding ESBL-E carriage and associated risk factors in Ghanaian pregnant women remain scarce.

Objective

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ESBL-E carriage and its associated risk factors among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

Methods

A systematic sample of 700 pregnant women with gestational age ≥ 34 weeks attending the antenatal clinic at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital was included in the study. After administering a structured questionnaire to assess potential risk factors ass

SUBMITTER: Obeng-Nkrumah N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11554194 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature