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Wound infections secondary to snakebite.
Atul Garg1, S Sujatha, Jaya Garg
1Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry --650 006, India. atulgargbhu@rediffmail.com
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
|September 18, 2009
Summary
Snakebite wound infections are often caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Most bacterial isolates showed sensitivity to antibiotics, guiding effective empirical treatment in Southeast Asia.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
Background:
- Snakebite envenomation can lead to secondary wound infections.
- Identifying causative bacterial pathogens is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key bacterial pathogens in snakebite-related wound infections.
- To determine the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of these pathogens.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of snakebite wound infection cases.
- Aerobic bacterial culture of infected tissues.
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing using Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion.
Main Results:
- Staphylococcus aureus (32%) and Escherichia coli (15%) were the most common isolates.
- Monomicrobial infections were more prevalent than polymicrobial ones.
- Most isolates demonstrated antibiotic sensitivity, with ciprofloxacin being frequently effective.
Conclusions:
- Findings aid in selecting empirical antibiotic therapy for snakebite wound infections.
- Results are particularly relevant for clinical practice in Southeast Asia.
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