article · African Journal of Laboratory Medicine

ESKAPE pathogen incidence and antibiotic resistance in patients with bloodstream infections at a referral hospital in Limpopo, South Africa, 2014–2019: A cross-sectional study

Tiyani C. Mthombeni
Marlene Julyan
Johanita R. Burger
Martie S. Lubbe
Ruth Lekalakala

20241 citationOpen accessUniversity of Limpopo

Abstract

The study provided local information on the incidence and AMR pattern of ESKAPE pathogens, which is essential when developing empiric treatment protocols for appropriate antibiotic prescribing and infection prevention and control practices.

Research topics

Antibiotic Use and Resistance
Neonatal and Maternal Infections
Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.4102/ajlm.v13i1.2519

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