Publications by authors named "Ralfh Pulmones"
Unlabelled: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a significant burden to health systems, with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) further compounding the issue. The hospital environment plays a significant role in the development of HAIs, with microbial surveillance providing the foundation for interventions. We sampled 40 door handles at a newly built hospital prior to patients being admitted and then 6 and 12 months after this date.
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- The study explores the prevalence of multidrug-resistant Pantoea species among sepsis patients in Ethiopia, highlighting the growing burden of sepsis caused by these pathogens.
- Conducted from October 2019 to September 2020, researchers analyzed blood cultures from 1,416 patients across four hospitals, identifying various Pantoea species and characterizing them through advanced genomic techniques.
- Findings revealed that P. dispersa was the most common, displaying genetic similarities and known antimicrobial resistance genes, emphasizing the need for improved infection control measures to combat these resistant strains.