Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention Interventions for Neonates in Resource-Limited Settings

Angela Dramowski, Marina Aucamp, Emily Beales, Adrie Bekker, Mark Frederic Cotton, Felicity C. Fitzgerald, Appiah Korang Labi, Neal Russell, Jonathan Strysko, Andrew Whitelaw, Susan Coffin

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Abstract

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) infections are leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality, contributing to an extended hospital stay and increased healthcare costs. Although the burden and impact of HAI/AMR in resource-limited neonatal units are substantial, there are few HAI/AMR prevention studies in these settings. We reviewed the mechanism of action and evidence supporting HAI/AMR prevention interventions, including care bundles, for hospitalized neonates in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

Original languageEnglish
Article number919403
JournalFrontiers in Pediatrics
Volume10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jul 2022

Keywords

  • antimicrobial resistance
  • care bundles
  • healthcare-associated infection
  • neonate
  • resource-limited

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