Archives of Clinical and Medical Microbiology(ACMMJ)
ISSN: 2835-9968 | DOI: 10.33140/ACMMJ
Impact Factor: 1.0
Valentine Nnachetam Unegbu
Department of microbiology, University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria
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Research Article
Antibacterial-Resistant Genes (Abrg) Associated with Bloodstream Infections in Patients Receiving Treatment at Nigeria Airforce Medical Center Onikan, Lagos State
Author(s): Chigozie C Ukachukwu, Uzochukwu G. Ekeleme*, Chimezie C. Iwuala, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Christopher Chike A. Okereke, Grace I. Chukwuemeka, Queeneth C. Onuoha, Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie, Barthlomew Chigozie Agina, Chidinma O. Akanazu, Chiamaka C. Ogujiuba, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Chinwendu L. Opara, Valentine Nnachetam Unegbu, Amarachi B. Nwokoro and Nwankwo Ifeanyichukwu Wilson
Background/Objectives: The antibacterial-resistant genes (ABRG) associated with bloodstream infections in patients (BSI-PAP) receiving treatment at the Nigerian Air Force Medical Centre, Onikan, Lagos State, were studied from October 2023 to June 2024. BSI-PAP was defined as bloodstream infections diagnosed within 48 hours of hospitalization. Methods: Blood samples were analyzed for bacterial contamination and antibiotic resistance, adhering to standard microbiological protocols. Results: The prevalence of BSI-PAP was found to be at 9.5%. The likelihood of being admitted with BSI-PAP was highest among patients with diabetes mellitus, previous hospitalization, renal failure, and chronic dermatitis. The odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were as follows: Diabetes mellitus: OR = 4.96 (95% CI = 1.37&nd.. Read More»