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August 16, 2025International Journal of Pathogen ResearchOpen Access

Assessment of Surface Contamination by Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus Species in Selected Hospitals in the Akoko Region of Ondo State, Nigeria

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AAAyorinde Akinbobola

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This analysis finds 15.5% surface samples were contaminated with VRE in hospitals, indicating infection risks.

Key Points

  • The study found that 15.5% of surface samples contained vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE), indicating a significant infection risk.
  • Among the isolated Enterococcus species, 21.43% were resistant to vancomycin, highlighting antibiotic resistance's impact in hospitals.
  • High-touch surfaces were sampled for VRE contamination to assess infection risk in selected hospitals in Ondo State, Nigeria.
  • The findings suggest hospital surfaces may be reservoirs for vancomycin-resistant enterococcus, requiring improved hygiene practices.

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Ayorinde Akinbobola (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c235fdb210217d647730f6https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4381
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