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Prevalence and antibiotic resistance profiles of ESKAPE pathogens in the neonatal intensive care unit of the women and newborn hospital in Lusaka, Zambia

20255 citationsOpen accessLusaka Apex Medical University

Abstract

There was a high level of contamination with MDR ESKAPE pathogens in the NICU. This highlights the need for improved infection prevention and control measures as well as antimicrobial stewardship to prevent further resistance.

Research topics

  • Neonatal and Maternal Infections
  • Nosocomial Infections in ICU
  • Urinary Tract Infections Management

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DOI: 10.1186/s13756-025-01588-5

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