ArticleAntibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)2025
High Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Colonization Among Patients and Healthcare Workers in a Rural Ethiopian Hospital.
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- Phenotypic and genotypic antimicrobial resistance profiles of gram-positive cocci and non-fermenting gram-negative rods.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Outbreak Investigation ofPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesMultidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial colonization poses a significant risk for subsequent infections, especially within hospital environments. Healthcare workers can inadvertently transmit these MDR bacteria to vulnerable patients, exacerbating the problem. This study aimed to determine the colonization rates of MDR bacteria among patients and healthcare workers in a rural Ethiopian hospital with limited resources.
methodsBetween 26 May and 6 June 2024, nasal, rectal, vagino-rectal exudate, and stool samples were collected from patients (
resultsMRSA nasal colonization was detected in 43.3% of patients (13/30; 95% CI: 27.4-60.8%) and 27.3% of healthcare workers (3/11; 95% CI: 6.0-61.0%) (
conclusionsThis study reveals a concerningly high prevalence of MRSA and MDR
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