Genetic relationship between bacteria isolated from intraoperative air samples and surgical site infections at a major teaching hospital in Ghana

ConclusionThe study showed high levels of intraoperative airborne bacteria, an SSI-rate of 9% and a genetic link between intraoperative airborne bacteria and bacteria isolated from SSI. This indicates the need for awareness of intraoperative air quality in LMIC.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research