2022
DOI: 10.1155/2022/7272024
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Burden of Antibiotic Resistance at Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital

Abstract: Background. Antibiotic resistance is a serious threat to the human population everywhere. However, less attention is given to its concern in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. There is an information gap concerning antibiotic resistance and its pattern in Wolaita Sodo University Teaching Referral Hospital. This study is aimed at investigating the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in the study area. Methods. Five-year retrospective data of cultures and records of 581 patients were utilized to analyze t… Show more

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“…2022 [ 32 ] South Ethiopia Five-year (2016–2020) 2022 RCS 581 Multiple clinical samples from different infection sites Phenotypic 237 Ageru TA. et al 2022 [ 33 ] Environmental studies Amhara May 2016-Aug 2016 2021 CS 110 Leafy vegetable samples Phenotypic and genotypic 23 Cherinet Y. et al . 2021 [ 34 ] Amhara January-June 2012 2014 CS 60 Hospital environment waste water samples Phenotypic 51 Moges F. et al .…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…2022 [ 32 ] South Ethiopia Five-year (2016–2020) 2022 RCS 581 Multiple clinical samples from different infection sites Phenotypic 237 Ageru TA. et al 2022 [ 33 ] Environmental studies Amhara May 2016-Aug 2016 2021 CS 110 Leafy vegetable samples Phenotypic and genotypic 23 Cherinet Y. et al . 2021 [ 34 ] Amhara January-June 2012 2014 CS 60 Hospital environment waste water samples Phenotypic 51 Moges F. et al .…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Antibiotic overuse is a major factor in the incidence and prevalence of antibiotic resistance [38][39][40][41]. Reports disclosing resistance of serious antibiotic medicines such as vancomycin, which serve as reserves, are emerging [42]. erefore, it is imperative to look seriously into the rational use of antibiotics.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%