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ArticleBioMed research international2025

Bloodstream Infection and Associated Factors at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2023: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Andinet Azaje Alemu, Aynishet Adane, Kassaye Demeke Altaye, Ayanaw Guadie Mamo, Hiber Asteraye Tsigie, Meseret Mulu, Asrat Elias Ergena, Daniel Belay Agonafir, Faisel Dula Sema, Abdisa Gemedi Jara

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Andinet Azaje AlemuDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia, uog.edu.et.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1502-5667
Aynishet AdaneDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia, uog.edu.et.
Kassaye Demeke AltayeDepartment of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia, uog.edu.et.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4770-3259
Ayanaw Guadie MamoDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia, uog.edu.et.
Hiber Asteraye TsigieDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia, uog.edu.et.
Meseret MuluDepartment of Laboratory, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia, uog.edu.et.
Asrat Elias ErgenaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia, uog.edu.et.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5209-0683
Daniel Belay AgonafirDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wachemo University, Hossana, Ethiopia, wcu.edu.et.
Faisel Dula SemaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia, uog.edu.et.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8879-5893
Abdisa Gemedi JaraDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia, uog.edu.et.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6027-7253

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Abstract

Introduction: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are the presence of circulating microorganisms in the bloodstream. Globally, the distribution and factors that influence BSIs are changing, which is an alarming sign to investigate. In addition, prospective data are limited in Ethiopia. For these reasons, it is necessary to assess the BSI and associated factors. Objectives: This study was aimed at assessing BSI and associated factors at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (UOGCSH), 2023. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2023 to December 2023 among 252 patients. The data was collected using consecutive sampling techniques, coded, and analyzed using SPSS Version 27. Multivariable binary logistic regression was used for variables with a Results: A total of 228 participants were included in this study, with a mean age of 41 (±18) years. Overall, bacterial growth was detected on 41 (18%) of blood cultures. Of these, 15 (6.6%, 95% CI: 3.5-9.6) were true BSI, while the remaining 26 (11.4%) were contaminants Conclusion: Prevalence of true BSI is low, and collected blood volume, stroke, and high NLCR were associated with BSIs at UOGCSH. Training on blood sample collection, quality checks, and testing anaerobic bacteria and fungi is recommended.

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BacteremiaSepsisAdolescentAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaFemaleHospitals, SpecialHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRisk FactorsYoung Adultbacteriabloodstream infectioncontaminantsmedical patientsUOGCSH

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