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A bacterial study of pyoderma in Belgaum

J M Nagmoti1, C S Patil, S C Metgud

  • 1Department of Microbiology, J.N. Medical College, Belgaum. 590010, Karnataka, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|October 2, 2010
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Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes are the most common bacteria causing childhood pyoderma. Many Staphylococcus strains exhibit high resistance to common antibiotics like ampicillin and penicillin.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Pyoderma is a common bacterial skin infection in children.
  • Understanding the causative agents and their antibiotic resistance patterns is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the common bacterial isolates from primary pyoderma lesions in children.
  • To determine the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of these isolates.

Main Methods:

  • Swabs from pyoderma lesions of 100 children and healthy controls were cultured.
  • Bacterial isolates were identified using conventional microbiological methods.
  • Antibiotic resistance was tested against various drugs.

Main Results:

  • Staphylococcus aureus (45%) and Streptococcus pyogenes (35%) were the most frequent isolates.
  • Staphylococci showed high resistance to ampicillin (85%) and penicillin (78%).
  • Streptococci and Gram-negative isolates were generally sensitive to most antibiotics.

Conclusions:

  • Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes are the predominant pathogens in childhood pyoderma.
  • High antibiotic resistance in staphylococci necessitates careful antibiotic selection.
  • The emergence of non-typable staphylococcal strains warrants further investigation.

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