Determination of the Common Microorganisms Present in the Intensive Care Unit of Federal Teaching Hospital Owerri, Southeast Nigeria: A Prospective, Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
The bacteria contamination rate in the ICU was relatively high, mostly by Gram-negative organisms. Frequent profiling and sensitivity testing of the microbial load in the ICU are advocated to guide treatment.
Authors
- Eziyi Iche Kalu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2750-3611)
- Iheanyi Ihunanya Anokwute
- Regina Ugochi Onwudiwe
- Chukwuma Grant Madubuko
- Chinyere Theresa Egbulem
- Edwin Chinaka Eluchie
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/npmj.npmj_245_24
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40