article · Frontiers in Public Health

Water, sanitation, and hygiene in selected health facilities in Ethiopia: risks for healthcare acquired antimicrobial-resistant infections

Teshome Bekele Elema
Abebe Aseffa Negeri
Taha Al-Mulla
Lavuun Verstraete
Kitka Goyol
Adey Feleke
Kaleab Baye

20244 citationsOpen accessAddis Ababa University

Abstract

Investing in WASH infrastructures, promotion of handwashing practices, implementing infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and antibiotic stewardship is critical to ensure quality care in these settings. We recommend careful use of higher generation cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones.

Research topics

Antibiotic Use and Resistance
Global Maternal and Child Health
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1478906

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