Investigating Catheter-Related Infections in Southern Benin Hospitals: Identification, Susceptibility, and Resistance Genes of Involved Bacterial Strains

Investigating Catheter-Related Infections in Southern Benin Hospitals: Identification, Susceptibility, and Resistance Genes of Involved Bacterial Strains

The use of catheters and bladder catheters in hospitals can increase the risk of bacterial infections. This study aimed to identify the bacterial strains involved in catheter-related infections (CRI) in southern Benin hospitals. The study included 407 samples, including 95 catheter tip samples and 3...

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Main Authors: Victorien Tamègnon Dougnon, Kevin Sintondji, Charles Hornel Koudokpon, Morènikè Houéto, Alidehou Jerrold Agbankpé, Phénix Assogba, Alida Oussou, Anderson Gnamy, Boris Legba, Abdoulaye Idrissou, Honoré Sourou Bankole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
catheter-related infections
venous catheterization
bladder catheterization
antibiotic resistance genes
bacterial virulence genes
southern Benin
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/3/617

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