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Resistotyping of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Automated Teller Machine, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India

Femina Anjum, Amit Sharma, Sapna Tyagi, Jagriti Sharma, Durjan Singh Sisodiya, Layeba Siddiqui, Komal Shekhawat, Nupur Sharma, Yogita Sharma, Tanu Soni, Kavita Soni & Jaishree · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: Antimicrobial medications have long been utilized to combat harmful germs in various settings such as homes, workplaces, and hospitals. Nevertheless, prolonged use of these medications has led to the emergence of resistant bacteria. The constant human contact and envi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i81614

Evaluation of Hygiene Practices among Medical Staff Using Mobile Phones at Yaoundé General Hospital: Implications for Infection and Sepsis Prevention

Cedric Fossi Tchinda, Karyom Djim-Adjim-Ngana, Daouda Ismaila, Lucrece Olivia Njike Tchana, Gael Njini Nfor, Genevieve Andoseh, Gaizirene Egoume Feudjieu, Sonia Gayap Matchuenkam, Kikie Josiane Essola, Armelle D. Tchamgoue & Gabriel Agbor Agbor · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: Nosocomial infections, particularly sepsis, represent a major public health challenge, especially in hospital settings where hygiene practices may fall short. The use of mobile phones by medical staff can act as a vector for pathogen transmission, thereby increasing t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41567

Bacterial Contamination and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Healthcare Workers' Mobile Phones in Hospitals at Khartoum City

Mansour Awad Mansour EL Jelani, Husham M Taha Aloob, Samia S Mohamed Ismail, Amira H Arman, Ahmed AbdElhadi Abdlhamed Ibrahem & Abdelhakam H. Ali · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: Mobile phones used by healthcare workers (HCWs) have emerged as potential reservoirs for pathogens, posing a risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of bacterial contamination on HCWs' mobile phones, determine th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i21538

Evolution of the Resistance Profile of Klebsiella Species to Antibiotics Over Ten Years at the Yaoundé University Teaching Hospital, Cameroon

Anicette Betbeui Chafa, Emilia Lyonga Mbamyah, Cathy Soh Kamdjo, William Baiye Abange, Yimtchi Ngassa Christian L., Achille Dongmo Teudjieu, Georgette Ndongo Ekanga, Félicien Ntone Enyime & Hortense Kamga Gonsu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Aims: This study aimed to study the resistance profile of Klebsiella species to antibiotics, highlighting their resistance phenotypes at the Yaoundé University Teaching Hospital (YUTH). Study Design:  We carried out a retrospective and prospective study. Place and Duration of Stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111498

Aerobic Bacteria from Surgical Wound Infections in Obstetrics and Gynecology Ward in Specialist Hospital Sokoto – North West Nigeria

A. S. Shuaibu, Y. K. E. Ibrahim, B. O. Olayinka & R. F. Atata · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) are the third most common hospital-acquired infections (HAI) and account for 14% to 16% of all such infections. About 8.9% of Cesarean deliveries results in surgical site infections. It is the most common abdominal surgery among women in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31284

Plasmid Profile Analysis and Curing of Multidrug-resistant Bacteria Isolated from Two Hospital Environments in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria

Elizabeth N. Mbim, Clement I. Mboto & Uwem O. Edet · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the plasmid profile and curing of environmental isolates from General and Infectious Disease hospitals showing multi-drug resistance. Methods: Isolates were obtained from air and surfaces of two hospitals using standard micr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/28587

A Review of Nosocomial Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa

Elizabeth N. Mbim, Clement I. Mboto & Bassey E. Agbo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Nosocomial infections are a major public health problem globally and are on the increase despite efforts in hospital infection control measures and contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality.  Naturally, any micro-organism has the potential to cause infection in hospital...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25895

Evaluation of Three Phenotypic Tests vs. Duplex (coa & mecA) PCR for Detection of Methicillin-Resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Strains from Patients with Nosocomial Infections (NI) in a Mexican Hospital

Roberto Cabrera-Contreras, Rubén Morelos-Ramírez & Enrique Meléndez-Herrada · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Background: Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a leading cause of hospital acquired infections worldwide. Epidemiological features have also changed in Mexican hospitals and methicillin-resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections appear to be an emerging phenomenon.   Aims: The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/23077