The Microbiological Profile and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Fracture Related Infections in a Low Resource Setting Differ from High Resource Settings: A Cohort Study from Cameroon

The Microbiological Profile and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Fracture Related Infections in a Low Resource Setting Differ from High Resource Settings: A Cohort Study from Cameroon

Fracture-related infection (FRI) is a common and devastating complication of orthopedic trauma in all settings. Data on the microbiological profile and susceptibility of FRI to antibiotics in low-income countries are scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the microbial patterns and antim...

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Main Authors: Loïc Fonkoue, Elizabeth K. Tissingh, Michelle Tognia Ngouateu, Kennedy Olivier Muluem, Olivier Ngongang, Pretty Mbouyap, Perrin Ngougni Pokem, Kuetche Fotsing, Jean Bahebeck, Martin McNally, Olivier Cornu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
fracture-related infection
microorganisms
antibiotic resistance
low-resource setting
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/3/236

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