Status of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Three Nephrology Departments in Dakar: A One-Year Prospective Multicenter Study

Open Journal of Nephrology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Alseny Mariame Camara, Mansour Mbengue, Fatoumata Kaba, Achref Ben Haj Younes, Ousmane Kaloussy, Serigne Fall, M Touré, Maria Faye, Ahmed Tall Lembrabott, E.H.F. Kâ, Abdou Niang
DOI: 10.4236/ojneph.2026.161016
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Abstract

This prospective multicenter descriptive study reports the epidemiological, clinical, microbiological, and outcome profile of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in three nephrology departments in Dakar over 12 months. Among 1060 patients seen, 83 HAI cases with microbiological documentation were included, with most events occurring after 7 days of hospitalization and with urinary and hemodialysis catheters as frequent associated devices. Gram-negative bacilli and Staphylococcus spp. predominated, with a high proportion of ESBL and MDR profiles, and outcomes were mainly favorable despite reported mortality.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infection Control in Healthcare Nosocomial Infections in ICU Urinary Tract Infections Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Open Journal of Nephrology
Volume
16
Issue
01
Pages
161–172
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN