Antimicrobial resistance patterns of WHO priority pathogens at general hospital in Southern Ethiopia during the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular reference to ESKAPE-group isolates of surgical site infections.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance represents a significant public health challenge, resulting in an estimated 4.95 million deaths annually. In response to the global escalation of antimicrobial resistance in prevalent hospital-acquired infections such as surgical site infections (SSIs), the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified critical and priority pathogens necessitating research and development. Nevertheless, there remains a paucity of data from numerous developing nations. Therefore this study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of SSIs, examine the microbial profile, and identify factors associated with SSIs, with a particular emphasis on WHO-priority pathogens during the COVID-19 pandemic at a general hospital in southern Ethiopia.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Seid M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11846185 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature