Surgical Site Infection after Abdominal Surgery in 3 Rural Hospitals: Etiologic, Clinical, Bacteriologic and Therapeutic Profile in a Rural Setting
Atemkeng Tsatedem Faustin, Tanon Ngoufo Amel Tilbaut, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Banga Nkomo David Douglas, Amougou Boris, Dongmo Arlette, Noubom Michel, Chichom Mefire Alain & Essomba Arthur · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2026
Background: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a Surgical Site Infection (SSI) as the occurrence of an infection within 30 days following a surgical procedure or within 90 days in the presence of a prosthetic device. Although surgical site infection rema...