Implementation of surgical site infection surveillance in 16 health facilities in Sierra Leone

Implementation of surgical site infection surveillance in 16 health facilities in Sierra Leone

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are associated with increased healthcare costs, antibiotic resistance, morbidity, and mortality. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), SSIs account for most healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). In Africa, up to 20% of women who undergo a caesarean...

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Main Authors: Rugiatu Z. Kamara, Monique Foster, Jamine Weiss, Christiana Conteh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2022-07-01
Series:Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X22001784/type/journal_article

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