November 2024

Detection of carbapenemase-producing strains of Gram-negative bacilli in University Hospital of Angre in 2021

The spread of carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacilli (GNB) poses a significant threat to public health. In Africa, data on carbapenem-resistant bacteria are poorly defined. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of carbapenemase genes among GNB isolated from patient samples at Angre University Hospital. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021 at the medical biology department, where...

Author(s): Ivanne Alexia Yapi, Gninwélé Anne-Edwige Coulibaly, Gninissemet Armel Bahan, Sodji Emilie N’Goran, Yéperi Marina  Coulibaly, Ivanne Marie Edi, Jaures Yapi, You Christine Essoh and Adèle Kacou N’Douba,  

November 2024

Practice of prophylactic antibiotic use in elective orthopedic procedures at a national teaching and referral hospital in Kenya

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, antibiotic prophylaxis should only be used when necessary. The judicious use of prophylactic antibiotics, following evidence-based guidelines, leads to optimal outcomes, including reduced infection rates and the prevention of antimicrobial resistance. This study examines the practice of prophylactic antibiotic use in elective orthopedic...

Author(s): Shabir Najmudin Adamjee and Fred Chuma Sitati