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Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
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Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Published on: February 9, 2011

Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in skin isolates from hospital acquired infections

A M Sajna1, M Kuruvilla, S Shenoy

  • 1Department of Dermatology and Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|October 6, 2010
PubMed

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Methicillin resistance was found in 40.47% of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) isolates from hospital infections. This highlights a growing trend of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and the need for early detection and antibiotic stewardship.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Antimicrobial Resistance

Background:

  • Nosocomial infections pose a significant threat in healthcare settings.
  • Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of hospital-acquired infections.
  • The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly MRSA, is a global health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus isolates from nosocomial infections.
  • To assess the current trend of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) incidence.

Main Methods:

  • Eighty-four clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus were collected from patients with nosocomial infections.
  • Methicillin resistance screening was performed on all collected S. aureus isolates.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of methicillin resistance was detected, with 40.47% of S. aureus isolates exhibiting resistance.
  • The findings suggest a rising incidence of MRSA compared to previous years.

Conclusions:

  • The study underscores the increasing prevalence of MRSA in nosocomial infections.
  • Early detection of resistant strains and judicious antibiotic use are crucial strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.

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