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Predominant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from various skin diseases
S Higaki1, T Kitagawa, M Kagoura
1Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan.
The Journal of International Medical Research
|October 3, 2000
Summary
Staphylococcus aureus is the most common bacteria found in skin lesions, including atopic dermatitis and ulcers. Identifying its prevalence is key for assessing skin disease severity and guiding antimicrobial treatment.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of skin infections.
- Understanding its prevalence in various skin diseases is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the predominant bacterial species isolated from skin lesions over a three-year period.
- To determine the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus in different types of skin diseases.
Main Methods:
- Bacteriological cultures were performed on skin lesion samples.
- Isolates were identified, and their susceptibility to methicillin was noted.
- Data were collected over three years.
Main Results:
- Staphylococcus aureus was the predominant species isolated from most skin lesions.
- Methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (113 isolates) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (31 isolates) were identified.
- Atopic dermatitis and ulcers were the most frequent sources of cultures.
- S. aureus predominated in at least two-thirds of all examined skin diseases.
- Other identified bacteria included Streptococcus species and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Conclusions:
- Staphylococcus aureus is highly prevalent across various skin diseases.
- Its identification is vital for determining disease severity.
- Prevalence data inform appropriate antimicrobial therapy choices.