Background: Data on nosocomial infections in hospitals in low-income countries are scarce and often inconsistent. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of nosocomial infections and antimicrobial drug use in Benin hospitals. [...]
A wide range of clinical samples were screened for identification of Staphylococcus aureus, their antibiotic sensitivity profile and the production of different leucotoxin and epidermolysins was evaluated. Out of 2,040 biological samples (collected [...]
In Benin different techniques are used for large-scale commercial fishing, Acadjas (enclosures constructed in the river) and Whe´dos (holes made in the river banks). This study aimed at assessing the extent of contamination related to these fishing [...]
AHOYO THEODORA ANGÈLE [3], YEHOUENOU AZEHOUN PAZOU ELISABETH [1],
Objectifs. – Staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méticilline (SARM) est un des principaux agents pathogènes humains impliqués dans les infections nosocomiales et il démontre une grande propension de dissémination intrahospitalière. Les 2 objectifs [...]
AHOYO THEODORA ANGÈLE [1], BABA MOUSSA LAMINE [2], DRAMANE KARIM LAYE [3],
Selon l'Organisation Mondiale de la Santé, deux millions de personnes dans les pays en développement décèdent chaque année, à cause des intoxications alimentaires contractées en partie dans la restauration de masse. Le double objectif de cette étud [...]
An enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) with 11 Clostridium difflcile serogroup-specific antisera was applied for serogrouping of C. difficile colonies from 314 consecutive positive fecal samples. Two hundred forty-nine strains (79%) were correctly se [...]
Benin is engaged in the promotion of the patient safety through the Minister of health. Convinced by the role of hand hygiene in the fight against the spread of pathogens both in hospitals and in the community, the Ministry of Health has encourag [...]
the development and proper implementation of norms and standards helps to improve quality in hosptals. We evaluate the norms and standards applicability in benin [...]