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[Aerobic wound infections during the war]
K Serić1, I Suljević, A Zvizdić
1Institut za mikrobiologiju, Klinicki centar Sarajevo.
Abstract:
We presented the results of causative agents of wounds aerobic infections obtained during the first three months of third war year in Bosnia. We isolated mostly Staphylococcus aureus (54%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (25%) and Serratia marcensens (20%). Other aerobic causative agents of wounds were established in less percent. The most frequent infections were detected in swaba specimens received from Orthopaedic, Traumathological, Plastical, Vasculary and Clinic for Pulmonary Diseases. In discussion we compared our results to data from 1st and 2nd world war and wars in Algeria, Corea, Vietnam and Israel.
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During Bosnia
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Wound Infections
Context:
- Analysis of aerobic wound infections during the third year of the Bosnian War.
- Focus on the initial three months of this period.
Purpose:
- Identify the predominant aerobic causative agents of war-related wounds.
- Compare findings with historical data from previous global conflicts.
Summary:
- Staphylococcus aureus (54%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (25%), and Serratia marcescens (20%) were the primary aerobic pathogens.
- Highest infection rates observed in specimens from Orthopaedic, Traumatological, Plastic, Vascular, and Pulmonary clinics.
- Results contextualized against data from WWI, WWII, and conflicts in Algeria, Korea, Vietnam, and Israel.
Impact:
- Provides crucial microbiological data on wound infections in a contemporary conflict setting.
- Informs clinical management and infection control strategies for war injuries.
- Contributes to understanding the evolution of microbial resistance in battlefield wounds over time.