Incidence of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) among Patients Undergoing Major Surgery at General Hospital Funtua, Katsina State, Nigeria

A, Dalhatu,; Olaogun, Adenike Ayobola; Olayinka, Adebola; Ahmed, Sohair S.; Timothy, Geraldine Antoinette; Yunusa, Umar Muazu

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“…[ 14 ] Most existing local studies on SSI lack reports on anaerobic components of wound infection. [ 5 6 7 8 19 ] Anaerobic organisms isolated in this study were from deep and organ SSI involving the gastrointestinal tract. This agrees with other reports that anaerobes are the predominant organisms in the gastrointestinal tract.…”

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“…[ 4 ] There is an overwhelming burden of SSI in developing countries because of poverty, poor infection control, high antibiotic resistance rates, and inadequate laboratory services. For instance, studies from various parts of Nigeria revealed incidence rates of SSI between 12.5% and 17.4% for SSIs[ 5 6 7 8 ]…”

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“…[ 9 ] In Nigeria however, the isolation of anaerobes is in its rudimentary phase as many hospitals lack the facilities and expertise. [ 7 8 ] This has affected the overall interpretation and treatment of SSI and is partly responsible for the inappropriate use of antibiotics in the nation. [ 8 ]…”

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“…[ 7 8 ] This has affected the overall interpretation and treatment of SSI and is partly responsible for the inappropriate use of antibiotics in the nation. [ 8 ]…”

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Prevalence of anaerobic bacteria in surgical site infections in Lagos University Teaching Hospital

Chukwuma,

Balogun,

Oduyebo

et al. 2024

J West Afr Coll Surg

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Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is the second most common cause of nosocomial infection, after urinary tract infection. Sequelae of SSI include increased healthcare costs and worse patient outcomes. There is a paucity of research studies on the impact of anaerobic organisms on SSIs in Nigeria. The aim of this study was to determine the role of anaerobic bacteria in SSI encountered at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Materials and Methods: A total of 438 patients were consecutively recruited into this study from general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology and paediatric units of the LUTH from 1 July through 31 December 2019. Two surgical wound specimens were collected from all patients with suspected SSIs. One was for anaerobic culture using Brucella blood agar incubated in an anaerobic jar that secured anaerobiosis using the anaerobic gas pack. The other swab was used for aerobic culture on blood agar incubated on air at 37oC. Identifications and antibiotic sensitivity testing were performed according to standard laboratory procedures. Result: The overall incidence of SSI in the study was 12.3%. The incidence of anaerobic SSI was 1.1%. The distribution of anaerobic infections by medical specialty unit was as follows; general surgery (1.6%), obstetrics and gynaecology (0.8%) and paediatrics (0.9%). Bacteroides species was the only anaerobic isolate. The risk factors associated with the development of SSI by multiple logistic regression analysis were duration of surgery greater than 2 h (OR 1.418; 95% CI 1.834–9.286; P = 0.001) and NNIS risk index 2 and 3 – (OR 2.165; 95% CI 2.366–32.086; P = 0.001). Conclusions: The prevalence of anaerobic SSI was 1.1%. Duration of surgery greater than 2 h and NNIS risk index 2 and 3 were independent predictors of SSI.

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“…[ 7 8 ] This has affected the overall interpretation and treatment of SSI and is partly responsible for the inappropriate use of antibiotics in the nation. [ 8 ]…”

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confidence: 99%

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Prevalence of anaerobic bacteria in surgical site infections in Lagos University Teaching Hospital

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Balogun,

Oduyebo

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J West Afr Coll Surg

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Molecular characterisation of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Gram-negative bacterial isolates from surgical wounds of patients at a hospital in North Central Nigeria

Olowo-Okere

Ibrahim

Olayinka

2018

Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance

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Incidence of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) among Patients Undergoing Major Surgery at General Hospital Funtua, Katsina State, Nigeria

Abstract: Surgical site infection is one of the most common preventable complications following major

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Prevalence of anaerobic bacteria in surgical site infections in Lagos University Teaching Hospital

Prevalence of anaerobic bacteria in surgical site infections in Lagos University Teaching Hospital

Molecular characterisation of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Gram-negative bacterial isolates from surgical wounds of patients at a hospital in North Central Nigeria

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