Sensitivity Pattern of Staphylococcus Aureus in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Lahore; Implications and Recommendations
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https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v32i1.5961Keywords:
Staphylococcus aureus, Antibiotic Resistance, Antimicrobial Usage, Infection ControlAbstract
Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus is becoming a major concern worldwide due to its increasing resistance to antibiotics, particularly Methicillin Resistant S. aureus (MRSA). We aimed to investigate the prevalence and antibiotic sensitivity pattern of S.aureus in clinical specimens and to highlight the importance of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.
Methods: Two years' data from a tertiary care hospital was analyzed. All S. aureus isolates were tested for their sensitivity by Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method.
Result: A total of 207 S. aureus isolates were identified, with a high prevalence of MRSA (82.7%). Variable resistance was observed for Ampicillin (97.5%), Ciprofloxacin (85.5%), Cloxacillin (82.7%), and Erythromycin (77.7%), while 100% sensitivity was observed for Linezolid, Vancomycin, and Teicoplanin making them the antibiotics of choice.
Conclusions: Training of doctors on the appropriate use of antibiotics and the restrictions on the sale of antibiotics can be a way forward. Governmental support and legislation can help to overcome the problem.
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