Assessment of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Other Gram-Negative Bacteria on Intensive Care Unit Surfaces and Among Healthcare Workers at Tobruk Medical Center
Descriptive cross-sectional study reveals high prevalence of resistant bacteria on surfaces and among healthcare workers, indicating serious infection risks.
Key Points
A significant 43% of surface samples tested positive for multidrug-resistant bacteria, highlighting contamination in high-risk environments.
Out of 36 healthcare worker samples, 36.1% yielded clinical isolates, showing potential transmission routes for resistant pathogens.
The study examined 127 samples from various intensive care units, focusing on the prevalence of resistant Gram-negative bacteria.
Identified antibacterial resistance includes 28.2% from surface samples, raising concerns for infection control in healthcare settings.