Infection of neonates with <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> at Dormaa Presbyterian Hospital, Ghana

The methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (MRSA) threat has become a source of concern for medical facilities and patients worldwide. MRSA infections are more difficult to treat, resulting in higher rates of morbidity and mortality. Prematurity, low birth weight, method of delivery, mode of resuscitation after birth, feeding method, prolonged hospital stay, kangaroo mother care, and overcrowding in hospitals are all risk factors for MRSA infection. Overcrowding is a common issue in the Dormaa Presbyterian Hospital (DPH), as it is in most hospitals around the country. The study intended to bring to the notice of mothers, hospital staff, and caregivers the risk factors associated with <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> among neonates at DPH.