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Evolution of Maternal Care-Associated Infections at Bogdogo University Hospital in Burkina Faso Nana, Félicité Wendin-Manegdé; BA, Absatou; SO, Abdoulaye; Ouattara, Adama; Poda, Ghislain G; Ouedraogo, Charlemagne; Drabo, Maxime Koine
Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region Vol 8, No 2 (2025): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
Publisher : Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jphtcr.v8i2.26880

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Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are major public health issues in healthcare facilities. It is one of the main causes of maternal mortality, particularly in developing countries, where infrastructure and infection control measures are often inadequate. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, most common infections, and responsible pathogens and antimicrobial resistance patterns of maternal HAIs in a healthcare facility in Burkina Faso. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was based on the patients' medical records between 1 and 30 March 2025. Data from patients who developed HAIs between 2018 and 2022 were collected, with a focus on endometritis, surgical site and urinary tract infections. The causative organisms were identified, and their resistance to antimicrobials was tested. Total sampling technique was used, based on available data. Trends and factors influencing the prevalence of HAIs were also analyzed.Results: The overall prevalence of HAIs was 4.27%. The most common infections were endometritis (2.17%), urinary tract infections (1,36%), and surgical site infections (0.74%). The main pathogens identified were Enterobacteriaceae (43.3%), yeasts of the Candida genus (30.8%), and staphylococci (11%). Antimicrobial resistance was high, particularly multidrug resistance, in E. coli and K. pneumoniae strains, as well as a notable rate of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) at 19.04%. Conclusion: The prevalence of HAIs is high, and multidrug-resistant pathogens are a major complication. There is an urgent need to strengthen infection prevention strategies, improve microbiological surveillance, and promote rational use of antibiotics to control the spread of resistance.
Surgical Site Infections at the General Referral Hospital of Niamey, Niger Nana, Félicité Wendin-manegdé; Soumana Zataou, Abdourahamane; BA, Absatou; Hien, Herve; Poda, Gislain Gnimbar; Belemsaga, Danielle Yugbare; Drabo, Maxime Koine
Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region Vol 8, No 3 (2025): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
Publisher : Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jphtcr.v8i3.28549

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Introduction: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant cause of morbidity, driven by surgical practices and the increasing prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of SSIs at the General Referral Hospital of Niamey in 2023, characterize the affected patients, and analyze the isolated pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance profiles.Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted on 1,625 medical records from digestive surgery, trauma orthopedics, neurosurgery, and intensive care units in 2023. SSI cases were identified using the national clinical criteria, and microbiological data were extracted from laboratory reports. Data were extracted from registers, medical records, nursing care files, and laboratory databases. Data validation and reliability assurance were performed through double data entry, completeness and consistency checks, and data collector training.Results: The SSI prevalence was 1.7% (28 cases), predominantly in trauma orthopedics and neurosurgery (36%). Among the 26 isolates, gram-negative bacilli represented 69%, mainly Escherichia coli (27%) and Pseudomonas spp. (15%). Gram-positive cocci accounted for 31% of cases, with Staphylococcus aureus (27%). Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (24 isolates) showed high resistance to third-generation cephalosporins (40–80%), presence of ESBL-producing Enterobacterales, and one MRSA isolate. Carbapenems remained highly effective (>90%), whereas fluoroquinolones exhibited moderate activity (40–60%).Conclusion: The predominance of multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria underscores the need to strengthen infection prevention and control measures, optimize antibiotic prophylaxis, and enhance microbiological surveillance within surgical units
Co-Authors Belemsaga, Danielle Yugbare Drabo, Maxime Koiné Hien, Herve Nana, Félicité Wendin-manegdé Ouattara, Adama Ouedraogo, Charlemagne Poda, Ghislain G Poda, Gislain Gnimbar So, Abdoulaye Soumana Zataou, Abdourahamane