![]() Where studies have been done on wound infections generally, regional and local variations have been observed in terms of the causative micro-organisms. However, in developing and resource-poor countries, other types of wound infection in addition to surgical site infection are still important causes of morbidity and mortality. This might be because other types of wound infection are not problematic in the developed world where most of these studies have been done. ![]() Studies on wound infection have largely focused on surgical site infections. Wound infections are also significant in that they are the most common nosocomial infection. This is also associated with longer hospital stay and increased cost of healthcare. It is also important because it can delay healing and cause wound breakdown. Wound infection is important in the morbidity and mortality of patients irrespective of the cause of the wound. Infection is believed to occur when virulence factors expressed by one or more microorganisms in a wound out-compete the host natural immune system. Wound infection is thus the presence of pus in a lesion as well as the general or local features of sepsis such as pyrexia, pain and induration. An infection of this breach in continuity constitutes wound infection. Wounds can be accidental, pathological or post-operative. Conclusion: We suggest a multidisciplinary approach to wound management, routine microbiological surveillance of wounds, rational drug use and the institution of strong infection control policies.Ī wound is a breakdown in the protective function of the skin the loss of continuity of epithelium, with or without loss of underlying connective tissue. Age group and sex did not exert any effect on prevalence, aetiological agent or antimicrobial resistance pattern. All isolates were resistant to cloxacillin. The bacterial isolates exhibited a high degree of resistance to the antibiotics tested (42.8% to 100% resistance). ![]() Most bacteria were Gram negative bacilli with Pseudomonas aeruginosa being the most prevalent pathogen isolated. The Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method was used for antibiotic testing. Biochemical tests were done to identify pathogen species. Bacterial colonies were Gram stained and microscopically examined. Smears from the wound swabs were inoculated on appropriate media and cultured. Methods: Records of wound swabs collected from 101 patients with high suspicion of wound infection were analysed. Objectives: A retrospective cross-sectional study to determine the current causative organisms of wound infections and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns in the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH), Okolobiri, Bayelsa State of Nigeria. Background: Wound infections continue to be problematic in clinical practice where empiric treatment of infections is routine. ![]()
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