TITLE:
Identification and Distribution of Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from Suppurative Infections at Kindia Regional Hospital in Guinea
AUTHORS:
Ouo-Ouo Balamou, Akim Socohou, Gbago Onivogui, Sinata Dounamou, Ramatoulaye Balde, Mamadou Ciré Diallo, Jerome Anani Houngue, Roger Kolamou, Nyankoye Youssouf Loua, Nathalie Kolie, Aïssatou Boiro, Mamadou Yero Boiro, Mohamed Sahar Traore
KEYWORDS:
Pyogenic Infections, Bacterial Species, Distribution, Hospital Units, Republic of Guinea
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Microbiology,
Vol.16 No.9,
September
18,
2026
ABSTRACT: Background: Healthcare-associated infections, particularly suppurative wounds, represent a major cause of patient morbidity. This study aimed to identify the pathogenic bacteria isolated from suppurative infections and determine their distribution across units at Kindia Regional Hospital. Methods: We conducted a prospective, cross-sectional descriptive study from December 2022 to December 2025 at Kindia Regional Hospital. Standard microbiological methods were used to identify bacterial species from 4293 collected pus samples. Results: In our study, females constituted the majority (81.7%), and the [20 - 29 years] age group was the most represented (33.7%). Analysis of the patients’ occupations revealed that 49% of the participants were “housewives,” followed by “retail workers” at 19%. Staphylococcus aureus (22%) was the most prevalent species, followed by Escherichia coli (10%). In our study, bacteria such as Streptococcus agalactiae, and Streptococcus pyogenes were isolated exclusively from female patients. Conclusion: This study will help strengthen microbiological surveillance of suppurative infections and contribute to improved care for patients suffering from pyogenic infections.