The microbial etiology and resistance patterns of cosmetic tourism-related infections in Ireland
Post-operative infections related to cosmetic tourism are a growing concern in plastic surgery. The bacterial etiology is varied, and antimicrobial resistance poses significant challenges, highlighting the need for early intervention and wound cultures to guide effective management.
Authors
- Joanne O’Gorman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7427-7999)
- Kevin C. Cahill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1016-9673)
- Andrew Keane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4175-3386)
- Aoife Feeley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7007-107X)
- Fiachra Sheil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7831-8612)
- Eoghan O’Neill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5222-8339)
- Shu Ying Chee
Institutions
- Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown (IE)
- Beaumont Hospital (IE)
- St. James's Hospital (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
- Published
- 2024-09-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-024-03800-8
- Primary Topic
- Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland