*1Sanusi, A. A., 2,3Okesola, A. O., and 2,4Odusanya, O. O.
1Department of Anaesthesia, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
2Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
3Department of Medical Microbiology University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
4AllTalentz LLC
*Correspondence to: arinolasanusi@yahoo.com; +2348033250788; ORCiD number: 00000003-1725-9097
Abstract:
Background: Healthcare associated infections (HAIs), also known as nosocomial infections, pose a major safety risk for both patients and healthcare workers globally. Acinetobacter species are Gram-negative bacteria primarily associated with HAIs and have been implicated in outbreaks of infections such as ventilator-associated pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and septicaemia. The multi-drug resistance (MDR) nature of Acinetobacter species coupled with ability to survive for long periods in harsh conditions have made them of global health concern. Patients in intensive care units (ICUs) are highly susceptible to Acinetobacter infection. This study was designed to determine the prevalence and antibiotic resistance profiles of Acinetobacter isolates in infections among patients in the ICU of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Continue reading “Open Access Acinetobacter baumannii infections among patients in intensive care unit at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria”