Divine Jacob Ottong

Etiological Agents of Superficial Surgical Site Infections among Post Operative Patients Attending a Teaching Hospital in Southeastern Nigeria

Divine Jacob Ottong, Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Chidinma Princess Ezeamalu, Onyekachi Ijeoma Udemezue & Prisca Amala Okoye · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Surgical site infections (SSI) are infections at or around the site of incision where surgical procedure is conducted. It is a major cause of hospital morbidity, resulting in prolonged hospital stay, increased treatment costs, higher rates of re-operation, and even increased mort...