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Contamination of hospital environment with multi drug resistant (MDR) bacteria responsible for healthcare acquired infections: Case of Universitary Hospital Center of Marrakesh-Morocco

2023Open accessIbn Tofail University

Abstract

The hospital environment plays a significant role in the transmission of healthcare acquired multidrug resistant bacteria among hospitalized patients, especially in high-risk infectious units. Therefore, the present study aims to describe the distribution of microorganisms present on inanimate surfaces, hospital equipment and healthcare workers hands of the hospital units in Marrakech’s Mohammed VI University Hospital (UHC).

Research topics

  • Antibiotic Use and Resistance
  • Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
  • Infection Control in Healthcare

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DOI: 10.51520/2766-838x-20

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