Table 5.
Bacteria isolated from medical equipment and inanimate surfaces in the NICU and pediatric wards of HUCSH, October 20 to December 30, 2020 (N = 72).
| Bacteria isolated from medical equipment and inanimate surfaces | NICU n (%) | Pediatric ward n (%) | Total n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micrococcus | 14 (25) | 2 (12.5) | 16 (22.2) |
| S. epidermidis | 6 (10.8) | – | 6 (8.3) |
| S. saprophyticus | 5 (8.9) | – | 5 (6.9) |
| K. pneumoniae | 5 (8.9) | 1 (6.3) | 6 (8.3) |
| K. rhinoscleromatis | 10 (17.9) | 2 (12.5) | 12 (16.7) |
| K. oxytoca | 2 (3.6) | 2 (12.5) | 4 (5.6) |
| Acinetobacter species | 11 (19.2) | 8 (50) | 19 (26.4) |
| Pseudomonas species | 3 (5.4) | 1 (6.3) | 4 (5.6) |
| Total | 56 (77.8) | 16 (22.2) | 72 (100) |
NICU: neonatal intensive care unit, HUCSH: Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.