Open AccessHigh Levels of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Carriage Among Healthcare Workers at a Teaching Hospital in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: First Evidence Using mecA Detection
Author(s) -
Kassu Desta,
Eleni Aklillu,
Yirgu Gebrehiwot,
Fikre Enquselassie,
Daire Cantillon,
Leena Al-Hassan,
James R. Price,
Melanie Newport,
Gail Davey,
Yimtubezenash Woldeamanuel
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
infection and drug resistance
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.033
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1178-6973
DOI - 10.2147/idr.s360123
Subject(s) - medicine , carriage , staphylococcus aureus , sccmec , health care , methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus , antibiotic resistance , colonisation , colonization , antibiotics , veterinary medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , bacteria , economic growth , genetics , pathology , economics
Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen and causes healthcare and community-acquired infection. Data on the extent of MRSA colonization among health-care workers (HCWs) in sub-Saharan Africa are limited. Hence, we determined the burden of MRSA colonisation among HCWs and administrative staff in Tikur Anbessa Specialised Hospital (TASH), College of Health Sciences (CHS), Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.