Etiological Agents of Superficial Surgical Site Infections among Post Operative Patients Attending a Teaching Hospital in Southeastern Nigeria
Divine Jacob Ottong, Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Chidinma Princess Ezeamalu, Onyekachi Ijeoma Udemezue & Prisca Amala Okoye · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024
Surgical site infections (SSI) are infections at or around the site of incision where surgical procedure is conducted. It is a major cause of hospital morbidity, resulting in prolonged hospital stay, increased treatment costs, higher rates of re-operation, and even increased mort...
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10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6316