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Alarming levels of multidrug resistance in aerobic gram-negative bacilli isolated from the nasopharynx of healthy under-five children in Accra, Ghana

Osei MM, Dayie NTKD, Azaglo GSK, Tettey EY, Nartey ET,  et al.
2022-09-01 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
2022-09-01 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Nasopharyngeal carriage of aerobic Gram-negative bacilli (GNB) may precede the development of invasive respiratory infections. We assessed the prevalence of nasopharyngeal carriage of ae...
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Surveillance of WHO priority gram-negative pathogenic bacteria in effluents from two seafood processing facilities in Tema, Ghana, 2021 and 2022: a descriptive study

Agyarkwa MAk, Azaglo GSK, Kokofu HK, Appah-Sampong EK, Nerquaye-Tetteh EN,  et al.
2022-08-30 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
2022-08-30 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria in effluents from seafood processing facilities can contribute to the spread of AMR in the natural environment. In this study conducted in Tema, Gh...
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Assessment of infection prevention and control measures at points of entry in Sierra Leone in 2021: a cross-sectional study

Kamara KN, Squire JS, Kanu JS, Carshon-Marsh R, Koroma Z,  et al.
2022-05-13 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
2022-05-13 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Implementing and monitoring infection prevention and control (IPC) measures at immigration points of entry (PoEs) is key to preventing infections, reducing excessive use of antimicrobial...
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Achieving minimum standards for infection prevention and control in Sierra Leone: urgent need for a quantum leap in progress in the COVID-19 era!

Fofanah BD, Abrahamyan A, Maruta A, Kallon C, Thekkur P,  et al.
2022-05-06 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
2022-05-06 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
INTRODUCTION
Good Infection prevention and control (IPC) is vital for tackling antimicrobial resistance and limiting health care-associated infections. We compared IPC performance be...
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The structured operational research and training initiative for strengthening health systems to tackle antimicrobial resistance and improve public health in low-and-middle income countries

Zachariah R, Stewart AG, Chakaya JM, Teck R, Khogali MA,  et al.
2022-04-11 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
2022-04-11 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Two-year scale-up of seasonal malaria chemoprevention reduced malaria morbidity among children in the health district of Koutiala, Mali

Maiga H, Gaudart J, Sagara I, Diarra M, Bamadio A,  et al.
2020-09-11 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
2020-09-11 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
BACKGROUND
Previous controlled studies demonstrated seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) reduces malaria morbidity by >80% in children aged 3-59 months. Here, we assessed malaria m...
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Perceptions of healthcare-associated infection and antibiotic resistance among physicians treating Syrian patients with war-related injuries

Alga A, Karlow Herzog K, Alrawashdeh M, Wong S, Khankeh H,  et al.
2018-12-01 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
2018-12-01 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) constitute a major contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide, with a greater burden on low- and middle-income countries. War-related injuri...
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Incidence of surgical site infection and use of antibiotics among patients who underwent Caesarean section and herniorrhaphy at a regional referral hospital, Sierra Leone

Carshon-Marsh R, Squire JS, Kamara KN, Sargsyan A, Delamou A,  et al.
2022-03-29 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
2022-03-29 • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common postoperative complications. Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) can prevent the occurrence of SSIs if administered appropriately. We carried...