Occurrence and characterization of ESKAPE organisms on the hands of veterinary students before patient contact at a veterinary academic hospital, South Africa
Students working in the ICU carry several organisms belonging to the ESKAPE group of organisms before contact with patients. Moreover, MDR resistance was common among this group of organisms. The findings of the present study underscore the importance of infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies to help reduce the likelihood of the spread of these organisms to personnel, owners, family members, and patients.
Authors
- Daniel Nenene Qekwana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4609-5151)
- James Wabwire Oguttu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6810-4437)
- Dikeledi C. Sebola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3551-2589)
- Marleen M. Kock (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1768-9268)
- Mogaugedi N. Malahlela
Institutions
- National Health Laboratory Service (ZA)
- University of South Africa (ZA)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2024-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-024-04322-2
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.17
Funders
- National Research Foundation