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ArticleBioMed research international2025

Prevalence and Antibiotic-Resistance Profile of MRSA and MSSA on High-Touch Hospital Surfaces in the Buea Health District, Cameroon.

Dany Mayeul Nseufeu Yomi, Seraphine Nkie Esemu, Jerome Achah Kfusi, Lucy Mande Ndip, Raymond Babila Nyasa

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Dany Mayeul Nseufeu YomiDepartment of Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon, ubuea.cm.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5497-9441
Seraphine Nkie EsemuDepartment of Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon, ubuea.cm.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2497-4689
Jerome Achah KfusiDepartment of Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon, ubuea.cm.
Lucy Mande NdipDepartment of Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon, ubuea.cm.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3511-6049
Raymond Babila NyasaDepartment of Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon, ubuea.cm.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5916-0058

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Abstract

Background: Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in six randomly selected hospitals. Swab samples were collected from bedrails, tabletops, door handles, chairs, and light switches. Results: Of 327 samples, 15 (4.6%) were confirmed as Conclusion: High-touch hospital surfaces in the Buea Health District are contaminated with MRSA and MSSA. These findings highlight the need for enhanced infection prevention and control measures to reduce transmission in hospital settings.

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Cross InfectionMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusStaphylococcal InfectionsStaphylococcus aureusAnti-Bacterial AgentsCameroonCross-Sectional StudiesHospitalsHumansMicrobial Sensitivity TestsPrevalenceAnti-Bacterial Agentsantibiotic resistanceBuea Health Districthigh-touch surfacesMRSAStaphylococcus aureus

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