Methicillin and vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and associated risk factors among patients with wound infection in East Wallaga Zone, Western Ethiopia
This study found significant levels of <i>S. aureus</i>, MRSA, and VRSA in patients with wound infection. Therefore, it is crucial to implement effective infection prevention and control measures to prevent the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Authors
- Milkias Abebe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7437-5724)
- Gizachew Ayele Manaye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7666-3375)
- Getachew Alemkere
Institutions
- Wollega University (ET)
- Wolkite University (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infection Prevention in Practice
- Published
- 2024-10-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infpip.2024.100409
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.17
Funders
- Addis Ababa University