Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is occurring at an alarming rate. Surveillance is the cornerstone for evaluating the burden of AMR to inform treatment decisions at local, national, and global levels. We use state of the art phenotypic and whole genome sequencing to investigate antimicrobial resistance in commonly isolated bacteria species recovered from humans, livestock/food and the environment.
We train laboratory staff from the human and animal health sectors to correctly identify bacteria species and to perform standard antimicrobial susceptibility testing. We sequence bacteria species from 12 hospitals across all the regions in Ghsana as part of AMR Surveillance.
The Tricycle is a surveillance project for investigating Extended Spectrum Beta lactamase producing bacteria species recovered from humans, livestock/food and the environment in Ghana.
Our small projects comprises of supporting other laboratories, institutions, organizations and students who want to perform whole genome sequencing and analysis of bacteria species isolated from their line of work or research projects.
At Africa AMR Hub, we are dedicated to combating the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance using cutting-edge phenotypic and molecular tools. With a focus on understanding the mechanisms behind resistance, we strive to develop innovative strategies and interventions to safeguard public health. We believe we can fight against antimicrobial resistance and together and shape a healthier future.
With state-of-the-art technologies and meticulous methodologies, we are committed to providing accurate and reliable identification of pathogens. Our groundbreaking research empowers us to stay one step ahead in the battle against infectious diseases.
Harnessing the power of advanced genomic technologies, we are heralding the exploration of entire genetic landscapes. With precise and comprehensive whole genome sequencing, we uncover intricate molecular signatures, unravel complex genetic interactions, and propel the frontiers of scientific discovery.
With a steadfast commitment to knowledge transfer and skill development, we invest in nurturing future leaders in health research. Through tailored training programs, conferences and seminars we cultivate expertise, foster innovation, and ignite the passion for scientific discovery. Join our training programs and together, let's shape a brighter future in the realm of AMR research.
Lab Scientists & Bioinformaticians
Collaborating Labs
Sequenced Viral Genomes
Sequenced Bacteria Genomes
Our lab is dedicated to organizing trainings for individuals in the area of antimicrobial resistance. With a focus on building knowledge and skills, we aim to equip participants with the tools needed to address this pressing global health concern. Together, we can bridge the gap between awareness and action, fostering a generation of champions committed to combating antimicrobial resistance."
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Here are some few publications from our team of researchers.
Egyir B, Bentum J, Attram N, Fox A, Obeng-Nkrumah N, Appiah-Korang L, Behene E, Kumordjie S, Yeboah C, Agbodzi B, Bentil RE, Tagoe R, Kofi Adu Tabi B, Owusu F, Dayie NTKD, Donkor ES, Nsaful J, Asah-Opoku K, Nyarko E, Asumanu E, Larsen AR, Wolfe DM, Letizia AG. “Whole Genome Sequencing and Antimicrobial Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus from Surgical Site Infections in Ghana”. Pathogens. (2021) 12;10(2):196.
Read more: https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10020196Egyir B, Obeng-Nkrumah N, Kyei GB. “COVID-19 Pandemic and Antimicrobial Resistance: Another Call to Strengthen Laboratory Diagnostic Capacity in Africa.” African Journal of Laboratory Medicine 9, no. 1 (2020). Read more: https://doi.org/10.4102/ajlm.v9i1.1302
Dsani E, Afari EA, Danso-Appiah A, Kenu E , Kaburi BB, Egyir B. “Antimicrobial Resistance and Molecular Detection of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase Producing Escherichia coli Isolates from Raw Meat in Greater Accra Region, Ghana.” BMC Microbiology 20, no. 1 (2020).
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-020-01935-zBaig S, Rhod Larsen A, Martins Simões P, Laurent F, Johannesen TB, Lilje B, Tristan A, Schaumburg F, Egyir B, Cirkovic I, Nimmo GR, Spiliopoulou I, Blanc DS, Mernelius S, Moen AEF, David MZ, Andersen PS, Stegger M. “Evolution and Population Dynamics of Clonal Complex 152 Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus.” mSphere 5, no. 4 (2020).
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1128/msphere.00226-20Egyir B, Hadjirin NF, Gupta S, Adogla-Bessa T, Addo KK, Larsen AR, Holmes MA. “Whole-Genome Sequence Profiling of Antibiotic-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Livestock and Farm Attendants in Ghana.” Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 22 (2020): 527–32.
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgar.2020.03.029Strauß L, Stegger M, Eberechi AP, Alabi A, Breurec S, Coombs G, Egyir B, Larsen AR, Laurent F, Monecke S, Peters G, Skov R, Strommenger B, Vandenesch F, Schaumburg F, and Mellmann A. “Origin, Evolution, and Global Transmission of Community-Acquired Staphylococcus aureus ST8.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 114, no. 49 (2017).
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1702472114Egyir B, Guardabassi L, Moneck S, Newmann MJ, Addo KK, Larsen AR. “Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains from Ghana Include USA300.” Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 3, no. 1 (2015): 26–30.
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgar.2014.11.006Egyir B, Guardabassi L, Sørum M, Nielsen SS, Kolekang, A, Frimpong E , Addo KK, Newman MJ, Larsen AR. “Molecular Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Clinical Staphylococcus aureus from Healthcare Institutions in Ghana.” PLoS ONE 9, no. 2 (2014).
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0089716Egyir B, Guardabassi L, Esson J, Nielsen SS Newmann MJ ,Addo KK, Larsen AR. “Insights into Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in an Urban and a Rural Community in Ghana.” PLoS ONE 9, no. 4 (2014).
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0096119Egyir B, Guardabassi L, Nielsen SS, Larsen J ,Addo KK, Newmann MJ, Larsen AR. “Prevalence of Nasal Carriage and Diversity of Staphylococcus aureus among Inpatients and Hospital Staff at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana.” Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 1, no. 4 (2013): 189–93.
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgar.2013.05.006Egyir B, Chama MA, Modos D, Mervin LH, Owusu KB, Ayine-Tora DM, Paemka L, Yankson G, Ohashi M, Afzal AM, Bender A. “ Towards understanding antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity and the mode of action of dichapetalins A and M using in silico and in vitro studies.” Toxicon 193, (2021): 28-37.
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2021.01.002Egyir B, Dayie NTKD, Sekoh DNK, Kotey FCN, Tetteh-Quarcoo PB, Adutwum-Ofosu KK, Ahenkorah J, Osei MM, Donkor ES. “Nasopharyngeal Carriage of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Children in the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Era.” Infectious Disease Reports 13, no. 1 (2021): 191-204
Read more: https://doi.org/10.3390/idr13010022Egyir B, Nicholas T K D Dayie, Mary-Magdalene Osei, Japheth A Opintan, Patience B Tetteh-Quarcoo, Fleischer C N Kotey, John Ahenkorah, Kevin Kofi Adutwum-Ofosu. “Nasopharyngeal carriage and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Staphylococcus aureus among children under five years in Accra.” Pathogens 10, no. 2 (2021): 136
Read more: https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10020136Egyir B, Adesoji TO, Shittu AO. “Antibiotic-resistant staphylococci from the wastewater treatment plant and grey-water samples in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.” Journal of Water and Health 18, no. 6 (2020): 890-898
Read more: https://doi.org/10.2166/wh.2020.019Egyir B, Obeng-Nkrumah N, Kyei GB. “ COVID-19 pandemic and antimicrobial resistance: Another call to strengthen laboratory diagnostic capacity in Africa.” African Journal of Laboratory Medicine 9, no. 1 (2020)
Read more: https://doi.org/10.4102/ajlm.v9i1.1302Egyir B, Oteng AA, Owusu E, Newman MJ, Addo KK, Rhod-Larsen A. “Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus from Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) patients in Accra, Ghana. ” The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 10, no. 5 (2016)
Read more: https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.7428Egyir B, Dodoo D, Atuguba F, Bosomprah S, Ansah NA, Ansah P, Lamptey H, Oduro AR, Gyan B, Hodgson A, Koram KA. “ Antibody levels to multiple malaria vaccine candidate antigens in relation to clinical malaria episodes in children in the Kasena-Nankana district of Northern Ghana. ” Malaria Journal 10, no. 108 (2011)
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-10-108Egyir B, Ravens S, Fichtner AS, Willers M, Torkornoo D, Pirr S, Schöning J, Deseke M, Sandrock I, Bubke A, Wilharm A, Dodoo D, Flanagan KL, Steinbrück L, Dickinson P, Ghazal P, Adu B, Viemann D, Prinz I. “ Microbial exposure drives polyclonal expansion of innate γδ T cells immediately after birth. ” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 117, no. 31 (2020) : 18649-18660
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1922588117Egyir B, Helena Dela, Ayodele O Majekodunmi, Eric Behene, Clara Yeboah, Dominic Ackah, Richard NA Bongo, Bassirou Bonfoh, Jakob Zinsstag, Langbong Bimi, Kennedy Kwasi Addo. “Diarrhoeagenic E. coli occurrence and antimicrobial resistance of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases isolated from diarrhoea patients attending health facilities in Accra, Ghana. ” PLoS ONE 17, no. 5 (2022) : e0268991
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0268991Egyir B, Donkor ES, Jamrozy D, Mills RO, Dankwah T, Amoo PK, Badoe EV, Twasam J, Bentley SD. “ A genomic infection control study for Staphylococcus aureus in two Ghanaian hospitals.” Dove Medical Press 2018, no. 11 (2018) : 1757-1765
Read more: https://doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S167639Egyir B, Sharmin Baig, Anders Rhod Larsen, Patrícia Martins Simões, Frédéric Laurent, Thor Bech Johannesen, Berit Lilje, Anne Tristan, Frieder Schaumburg, Ivana Cirkovic, Graeme R Nimmo, Iris Spiliopoulou, Dominique S Blanc, Sara Mernelius, Aina Elisabeth Fossum Moen, Michael Z David, Paal Skytt Andersen, Marc Stegger. “ Evolution and Population Dynamics of Clonal Complex 152 Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus.” American Society for Microbiology 5, no. 4 (2020)
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1128/msphere.00226-20Egyir B, Opeyemi Uwangbaoje Lawal, Olaniyi Ayobami, Alaa Abouelfetouh, Nadira Mourabit, Mamadou Kaba, Shima M Abdulgader, Adebayo Osagie Shittu. “A 6-Year Update on the Diversity of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Clones in Africa: A Systematic Review.” Frontiers in Microbiology 13, (2022)
Read more: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2022.860436Egyir B, Felicia P Dwomoh, Fleischer CN Kotey, Nicholas TKD Dayie, Mary-Magdalene Osei, Felicia Amoa-Owusu, Vida Bannah, Fuad M Alzahrani, Ibrahim F Halawani, Khalid J Alzahrani, Eric S Donkor. “Phenotypic and genotypic detection of carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Accra, Ghana.” PLoS ONE 17, no. 12 (2022): e0279715.
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0279715Egyir B, Kate Baker, Elita Jauneikaite, Katie L Hopkins, Stephanie W Lo, Leonor Sánchez-Busó, Maria Getino, Benjamin P Howden, Kathryn E Holt, Lillian A Musila, Rene S Hendriksen, Daniel G Amoako, David M Aanensen, Iruka N Okeke, Jamie G Nunn, Janet T Midega, Nicholas A Feasey, Sharon Peacock, SEDRIC Genomics Surveillance Working Group. “Genomics for public health and international surveillance of antimicrobial resistance.” The Lancet Microbe 4, no. 12 (2023): e1047-e1055
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00283-5Egyir B, Eric S Donkor, Khitam Muhsen, Sherry AM Johnson, Fleischer CN Kotey, Nicholas TKD Dayie, Patience B Tetteh-Quarcoo, Edem Tette, Mary-Magdalene Osei, Nicholas I Nii-Trebi, Godfred Owusu-Okyere, Alex Owusu-Ofori, Yonatan Amir, Saritte Perlman, Perdita Hilary Lopes, Adjo Mfodwo, Nicola C Gordon, Louise Gresham, Mark Smolinski, Dani Cohen. “Multicenter Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance among Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolated from Bloodstream Infections in Ghana.” Antibiotics 12, no. 2 (2023): 255
Read more: https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12020255Egyir B, Kate S Baker, Elita Jauneikaite, Jamie G Nunn, Janet T Midega, Rifat Atun, Kathryn E Holt, Kamini Walia, Benjamin P Howden, Heather Tate, Iruka N Okeke, Alessandra Carattoli, Li Yang Hsu, Katie L Hopkins, Dishon M Muloi, Nicole E Wheeler, David M Aanensen, Lewis CE Mason, Jonah Rodgus, Rene S Hendriksen, Sabiha Y Essack, Alison L Halpin, Duncan R MacCannell, Josefina Campos, Padmini Srikantiah, Nicholas A Feasey, Sharon J Peacock. “Evidence review and recommendations for the implementation of genomics for antimicrobial resistance surveillance: reports from an international expert group.” The Lancet Microbe 4, no. 12 (2023): e1035-e1039
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00281-1Egyir B, Elita Jauneikaite, Kate Baker, Jamie G Nunn, Janet T Midega, Li Yang Hsu, Shweta R Singh, Alison L Halpin, Katie L Hopkins, James R Price, Padmini Srikantiah, Iruka N Okeke, Kathryn E Holt, Sharon J Peacock, Nicholas A Feasey, SEDRIC Genomics Surveillance Working Group. “Genomics for antimicrobial resistance surveillance to support infection prevention and control in healthcare facilities.” The Lancet Microbe 4, no. 12 (2023): e1040-e1046
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00282-3Egyir B, Dishon M Muloi, Elita Jauneikaite, Muna F Anjum, Sabiha Y Essack, David A Singleton, Mitchelle R Kasudi, Matthew J Wade, Jamie G Nunn, Janet T Midega, Sharon J Peacock, Nicholas A Feasey, Kate S Baker, Ruth N Zadoks. “Exploiting genomics for antimicrobial resistance surveillance at One Health interfaces.” The Lancet Microbe 4, no. 12 (2023): e1056-e1062
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00284-7Egyir B, Felicia A Owusu, Noah Obeng-Nkrumah, Esther Gyinae, Sarkodie Kodom, Rhodalyn Tagoe, Blessing Kofi Adu Tabi, Nicholas TKD Dayie, Japheth A Opintan. “Occurrence of Carbapenemases, Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases and AmpCs among Beta-Lactamase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria from Clinical Sources in Accra, Ghana.” Antibiotics 12, no. 6 (2023): 1016
Read more: https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12061016Egyir B, Esther Dsani, Christian Owusu-Nyantakyi, Grebstad Rabbi Amuasi, Felicia Amoa Owusu, Emmanuel Allegye-Cudjoe, Kennedy Kwasi Addo. “Antimicrobial resistance and genomic analysis of staphylococci isolated from livestock and farm attendants in Northern Ghana.” BMC Microbiology 22, no. 180 (2022)
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-022-02589-9Egyir B, Mabel Kamweli Aworh, Eme Ekeng, Pernille Nilsson, Christian Owusu-Nyantakyi, Rene S Hendriksen. “Extended-Spectrum ß-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Among Humans, Beef Cattle, and Abattoir Environments in Nigeria.” Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology 12 (2022)
Read more: https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2022.869314Egyir B, Jeannette Bentum, Naiki Attram, Anne Fox, Noah Obeng-Nkrumah, Labi Appiah-Korang, Eric Behene, Selassie Kumordjie, Clara Yeboah, Bright Agbodzi, Ronald Essah Bentil, Rhodalyn Tagoe, Blessing Kofi Adu Tabi, Felicia Owusu, Nicholas TKD Dayie, Eric S Donkor, Josephine Nsaful, Kwaku Asah-Opoku, Edward Nyarko, Edward Asumanu, Anders Rhod Larsen, David M Wolfe, Andrew G Letizia. “Whole Genome Sequencing and Antimicrobial Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus from Surgical Site Infections in Ghana.” Pathogens 10, n0. 2 (2022): 196
Read more: https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10020196Egyir B, AN Antwi, KBA Owusu, M Amoa-Bosompem, NB Williams, F Ayertey, L Akyeh, J Agyapong, T Tetteh, GI Djameh, SK Botchie, F Azerigyik, A Ablordey, NH Tung, T Uto, AA Appiah, S Iwanaga, Y Shoyama, N Ohta, M Ohashi. “Anti-microbial activities of selected Ghanaian medicinal plants and four structurally similar anti-protozoan compounds against susceptible and multi-drug resistant bacteria.” European Journal of Medicinal Plants 20, n0. 2 (2017): 1-14
Read more: https://doi.org/10.9734/EJMP/2017/35437Egyir B, Neema Camara, Nyambura Moremi, Janneth Mghamba, Eliudi Eliakimu, Edwin Shumba, Pascale Ondoa. “Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in human health in Tanzania: 2016–2021.” African Journal of Laboratory Medicine 12, no. 1 (2013)
Read more: https://hdl.handle.net/10520/ejc-ajlab_v12_n1_a2053Egyir B, Helena Dela, Eric Behene, Hamdiya Sulemana, Rodalyn Tagoe, Ronald Bentil, Richard NA Bongo, Bassirou Bonfoh, Jakob Zinsstag, Langbong Bimi, Kennedy Kwasi Addo. “Microbiological quality and antimicrobial resistance of Bacteria species recovered from ready-to-eat food, water samples, and palm swabs of food vendors in Accra, Ghana.” International Journal of Food Microbiology 396 (2023): 110195
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110195Egyir B, Grebstad Rabbi Amuasi, Esther Dsani, Christian Owusu-Nyantakyi, Felicia Owusu, Quaneeta Mohktar, Pernille Nillson, Bright Adu, Rene Hendriksen. “Enterococcus species: Insights into antimicrobial resistance and whole genome features of isolates recovered from Livestock and Raw Meat in Ghana.” Frontiers in Microbiology 14 (2023)
Read more: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1254896Egyir B, Mary A Chama, Godwin A Dziwornu, Elizabeth Popli, Eduard Mas-Claret, Daniel M Ayine-Tora, Kofi BA Owusu, David G Reid, Dorcas Osei-Safo, Melinda Duer, Dulcie Mulholland, Andreas Bender. “Antimicrobial and in silico studies of the triterpenoids of Dichapetalum albidum.” Heliyon 9, no. 7 (2023): e18299
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18299Egyir B, Appiah-Korang Labi, Noah Obeng-Nkrumah, Nicholas TKD Dayie, Ben Molai Addo, Mary-Magdalene Osei, Ama Fenny, James Edward Mensah. “Occurrence and significance of fluoroquinolone-resistant and ESBL-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae complex of the rectal flora in Ghanaian patients undergoing prostate biopsy.” JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance 4, no. 6 (2022): dlac113
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlac113Egyir B, Mary Anti Chama, Kofi Baffour-Awuah Owusu. “PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND IN VITRO ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES OF MILLETTIA CHRYSOPHYLLA AND MILLETTIA ZECHIANA.” Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana) 40, no. 1 (2022)
Read more: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/just/article/view/225481Egyir B, Noah Nkrumah-Obeng, Edward Nyarko, Anne Fox, Andrew Letizia, Terrel Sanders. “898. Prevalence of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Escherichia coli, Klebsiella Pneumoniae and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa from Hospital Acquired Surgical Site Infections in Ghana.” Open Forum Infectious Diseases 7, no. 1 (2020): S483
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.1086Egyir B, Mabel Kamweli Aworh, Pernille Nilsson, Felicia Amoa Owusu, Rene S Hendriksen. “Rare serovars of non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica isolated from humans, beef cattle and abattoir environments in Nigeria.” PLoS ONE 19, no. 1 (2024): e0296971.
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0296971Egyir B, Bright Adu, Joseph HK Bonney, Isaac Darko Otchere, Prince Asare, Francis E Dennis, Evelyn Yayra Bonney, Richard Akuffo, Ivy A Asante, Evangeline Obodai, Selassie Kumordjie, Joyce Appiah-Kubi, Quaneeta Mohktar, Hilda Opoku Frempong, Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, Mildred A Adusei-Poku, James O Aboagye, Bright Agbodzi, Clara Yeboah, Seyram B Agbenyo, Peace O Uche, Keren O Attiku, Bernice Twenewaa Sekyere, Dennis Laryea, Kwame Buabeng, Helena Lamptey, Anita Ghansah, Dorothy Yeboah-Manu, Abraham K Anang, William K Ampofo, George B Kyei, John K Odoom. “SARS-CoV-2 Molecular Evolutionary Dynamics in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana.” Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal 29, no. 4 (2023)
Read more: https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2904.221410Egyir B, Bright Agbodzi, Samuel Duodu, Helena Dela, Selassie Kumordjie, Clara Yeboah, Eric Behene, Karen Ocansey, Jennifer Nyamekye Yanney, George Boateng-Sarfo, Samuel Kojo Kwofie, Sophie M Colston, Hugo V Miranda, Chaselynn Watters, Terrel Sanders, Anne T Fox, Andrew G Letizia, Michael R Wiley, Naiki Attram. “Whole genome analysis and antimicrobial resistance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates from Ghana.” Frontiers in Microbiology 14 (2023)
Read more: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1163450Egyir B, Taona Sinyawa, Misheck Shawa, Geoffrey M Muuka, Fusya Goma, Paul Fandamu, Joseph Yamweka Chizimu, Cynthia Sipho Khumalo, Malala Mulavu, Masuzyo Ngoma, Herman Moses Chambaro, Harvey Kakoma Kamboyi, Masahiro Kajihara, Hirofumi Sawa, Yasuhiko Suzuki, Hideaki Higashi, Geoffrey Mainda, Musso Munyeme, John Bwalya Muma, Christian Owusu Nyantakyi, Bernard Mudenda Hang’ombe. “Antimicrobial Use Survey and Detection of ESBL-Escherichia coli in Commercial and Medium-/Small-Scale Poultry Farms in Selected Districts of Zambia.” Antibiotics 13, no. 5 (2024): 467
Read more: https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics13050467Egyir B, Eshetu Gadisa, Bright Adu, Hawawu Ahmed, Guta Disasa, Tesfaye Sisay Tessema. “Epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance profile and management of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae among mothers with suspected sepsis in Ethiopia.” Clinica Chimica Acta 558, no. 1 (2024): 119201
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cca.2024.119201Egyir B, Kate S Baker, Elita Jauneikaite, Katie L Hopkins, Stephanie W Lo, Leonor Sánchez-Busó, Maria Getino, Benjamin P Howden, Kathryn E Holt, Lillian A Musila, Rene S Hendriksen, Daniel G Amoako, David M Aanensen, Iruka N Okeke, Jamie G Nunn, Janet T Midega. “Genomics for public health and international surveillance of antimicrobial resistance.” The Lancet Microbe 4 no. 12 (2023): e963-e1070
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00283-5Egyir B, Felicia Owusu, Christian Owusu-Nyantakyi, Grebstad Rabbi Amuasi, William Boateng, Sarkodie Kodom, Quaneeta Mohktar, Pernille Nilsson, Bright Adu, Rene S Hendriksen. “Antibiotic Profiles and Draft Genome Sequences of Kerstersia gyiorum, Providencia stuartii, Providencia vermicola, and Alcaligenes faecalis Strains Recovered from Soft Tissue Biopsy Samples in Ghana.” American Society for Microbiology Journals 12, no. 1 (2022)
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00893-22Egyir B, Terrel Sanders, Anne Fox, Naiki Attram, Jeannette Bentum, Edward Nyarko, Chaselynn Watters. “CHARACTERIZATION OF MRSA AND ESBL PATHOGENS FROM PATIENTS WITH SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS IN ACCRA, GHANA.” Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology 2, no. 1 (2022): pp. s86
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1017/ash.2022.219Egyir B, Esther Dsani, Edwin Andrews Afari, Anthony Danso-Appiah, Ernest Kenu, Basil Benduri Kaburi. “Antimicrobial Resistance and Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases of Escherichia coli isolates from Raw Meat in Greater Accra Region, Ghana.” BMC Microbiology (2020)
Read more: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-30521/v1Egyir B, D Boamah, GD Fadehan, DA Edoh, S Kaminta, H Blagogee, H Brew-Daniels, S Acheampong, M Addo-Apenteng, AA Appiah. “Bioassay-Guided Discovery of Antibacterial Agents: In vitro Susceptibility of Multi-drug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus to Psidium guajava Linn Extracts.” European Journal of Medicinal Plants 10, no. 3 (2015): 1-17
Read more: https://doi.org/10.9734/EJMP/2015/19180Egyir B, Charles Brown, Kwadwo Koram, Michael Wilson. “Distribution and Genetic Diversity of Plasmodium falciparum Erythrocyte Binding Antigen 175 and Clinical Outcome of Malaria in the Kassena-Nankana District.” International Journal of Infectious Diseases 12, no. 1 (2008): e53-e54
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2008.05.023Egyir B, Duedu, Kwabena O. , Amoako, Daniel. “Research Topics: Advances in Genomic surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in Low and Middle-Income Countries.” Frontiers in Antibiotics (2024)
Read more: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381185409_Research_Topics_Advances_in_Genomic_surveillance_of_antimicrobial_resistance_in_Low_and_Middle-Income_Countries
Egyir B, Nicholas T.K.D. Dayi, Felicia Amoa Owusu, Christian Owusu-Nyantakyi, Bright Adu, Fleischer C. N. Kotey, Eric S Donkor, Richard A Stabler. “Genome Sequences of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Recovered from Mid-Stream Urine Samples in Accra, Ghana.” Microorganisms 12 no. 6, (2024): 1139
Read more: https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12061139Egyir B, Rebecca Tettey ,Prudence Tettey, John Arko-Mensah, Samuel Ofori Addo, Christian Owusu-Nyantakyi, William Boateng, Julius Fobil. “Genomic analysis of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli from Urban Environmental water sources in Accra, Ghana, Provides Insights into public health implications.” PLoS ONE 19 no. 5 (2024): e0301531
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0301531Egyir B, Massimo Sartelli, Philip S Barie, Federico Coccolini, Mohamed Abbas et al. “Ten golden rules for optimal antibiotic use in hospital settings: the WARNING call to action.” World Journal of Emergency Surgery 18, no. 50 (2023)
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-023-00518-3Egyir B, Appiah-Korang Labi, Noah Obeng-Nkrumah, Nicholas T K D Dayie, Eric Sampane-Donkor, Mercy Jemima Newman, Japheth Awuletey Opintan. “Antimicrobial use in hospitalized patients: a multicentre point prevalence survey across seven hospitals in Ghana.” JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance 3, no. 3 (2021): dlab087
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlab087Egyir B, Nazreen F. Hadjirin, Srishti Gupta, Felicia Owusu, Bright Agbodzi, Tsatsu Adogla-Bessa, Kennedy Kwasi Addo, Marc Stegger, Anders Rhod Larsen, Mark A. Holmes. “Whole-genome sequence profiling of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from livestock and farm attendants in Ghana.” Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 22, (2020): 527-532
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgar.2020.03.029Egyir B, Peitzmann Lena, Stegger Marc, Akpaka Patrick, Alabi Abraham, Breurec Sebastien, Coombs Geoffrey, Larsen Anders Rhod, Laurent Frédéric, Monecke Stefan, Peters Georg, Skov Robert, Strommenger Birgit, Vandenesch François, Schaumburg Frieder, Mellmann Alexander. “Origin, evolution, and global transmission of community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus ST8.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 114 no. 49 (2017): E10596-E10604
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1702472114Egyir B, Luca Guardabassi, Stefan Monecke, Kennedy Kwasi Addo, Mercy Jemima Newman, Anders Rhod Larsen. “Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains from Ghana include USA300.” Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 3, no. 1 (2015):26-30
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgar.2014.11.006Egyir B, Addo Kennedy, Larsen Anders Rhod, Guardabassi Luca, Kolekang Augusta, Newman Mercy, Sørum Marit, Frimpong Enoch, Nielsen Søren. “Egyir PlosOne Clinical.” (2014)
Read more: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262098762_Egyir_PlosOne_ClinicalEgyir B, Luca Guardabassi, Joseph Esson, Søren Saxmose Nielsen, Mercy Jemima Newman, Kennedy Kwasi Addo, Anders Rhod Larsen. “Insights into Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in an Urban and a Rural Community in Ghana.” PLoS ONE 9 no. 4 (2014): e96119.
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0096119Egyir B, Luca Guardabassi, Marit Sørum, Søren Saxmose Nielsen, Augusta Kolekang, Enoch Frimpong, Kennedy Kwasi Addo, Mercy Jemima Newman, Anders Rhod Larsen. “Molecular Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Clinical Staphylococcus aureus from Healthcare Institutions in Ghana.” PLoS ONE 9 no. 2 (2014): e89716
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0089716Egyir B, Luca Guardabassi, Søren Saxmose Nielsen, Jesper Larsen, Kennedy Kwasi Addo, Mercy Jemima Newman, Anders Rhod Larsen. “Prevalence of nasal carriage and diversity of Staphylococcus aureus among inpatients and hospital staff at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana.” Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 1 no. 4 (2013):189–193
Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgar.2013.05.006
My research focuses on the use of phenotypic and molecular tools, such as whole genome sequencing for surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria species from humans, livestock and the environment. I have special interest in superbugs like methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria (among others) with an overall goal of tackling AMR through research, surveillance and capacity building on the African continent.
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As a dedicated researcher in the field of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), I specialize in sequencing drug-resistant bacteria and generating insights from genomic data using bioinformatic and statistical analysis to help in the fight against AMR on the continent.
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I am currently involved in the use of computational principles such as machine learning and web development tools to further research in the fields of science and medicine, including antimicrobial resistance.
I’m passion driven to understand how some bacteria pathogens confer resistance to antibiotics. I am dedicated to advancing biomedical science through meticulous research and unwavering commitment.
I am passionate about unraveling the complexities of antimicrobial resitance (AMR) through the lens of One Health. I am of the firm belief that a collaborative approach across human, animal and environmental health is crucial for combating this global threat.
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