Prevalence of Methicillin – Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Tertiary Care Hospital
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- 1. Tutor, Department of Microbiology, Nalanda Medical College Hospital Patna, Bihar, India
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Background: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) negatively impacts patient outcomes, making it a significant problem in healthcare facilities such as tertiary care hospitals. For efficient infection prevention measures and patient care, knowing the MRSA infection rate in these facilities is essential. Objectives: This investigation aims to determine the prevalence of MRSA infections at a Tertiary medical centre. To find out the prevalence of MRSA for 200 admitted patients, the rate at which healthcare workers are colonised with MRSA, threat risk factors related to MRSA acquisition, the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of MRSA isolates, and the clinical results of patients with MRSA infections. Methods: For this investigation, a cross-sectional study was used. To compile the data, medical records, samples from patients, and test results were analysed. Gender, age, clinical history, use of antibiotics, and other relevant factors were investigated. The research population consisted of 200 patients and hospital workers from various departments. Results: Around 40 person 20% of the 200 hospitalised patients were found to be colonised or infected with MRSA. 10% of the medical staff had MRSA in their colonisation. Prior hospitalisation (45% of MRSA-positive patients), invasive operations (60%) and extended antibiotic use (35% of MRSA-positive patients) were all associated with the risk for MRSA acquisition. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing revealed that 70% of MRSA isolates resisted at least two cycles of treatments. An analysis of medical outcomes revealed that people infected with MRSA had longer hospital stay and a higher incidence of complications when compared to those without MRSA. Conclusion: Colonisation and infestation with MRSA are prevalent among tertiary care hospital admissions, according to the findings of this study. MRSA has been shown to colonise healthcare professionals in addition to patients, emphasising the need for strict observance of infection control protocols. Recent hospitalisation, invasive surgical procedures, and prolonged use of antibiotics all increase the possibility of contracting MRSA. Antimicrobial resistance is prevalent among MRSA isolates; therefore, it is crucial to select antibiotics with care. This study highlights the significance of surveillance, hand hygiene, and effective antibiotic use in preventing the spread of MRSA and improving patient outcomes in tertiary hospitals.
Abstract (English)
Background: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) negatively impacts patient outcomes, making it a significant problem in healthcare facilities such as tertiary care hospitals. For efficient infection prevention measures and patient care, knowing the MRSA infection rate in these facilities is essential. Objectives: This investigation aims to determine the prevalence of MRSA infections at a Tertiary medical centre. To find out the prevalence of MRSA for 200 admitted patients, the rate at which healthcare workers are colonised with MRSA, threat risk factors related to MRSA acquisition, the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of MRSA isolates, and the clinical results of patients with MRSA infections. Methods: For this investigation, a cross-sectional study was used. To compile the data, medical records, samples from patients, and test results were analysed. Gender, age, clinical history, use of antibiotics, and other relevant factors were investigated. The research population consisted of 200 patients and hospital workers from various departments. Results: Around 40 person 20% of the 200 hospitalised patients were found to be colonised or infected with MRSA. 10% of the medical staff had MRSA in their colonisation. Prior hospitalisation (45% of MRSA-positive patients), invasive operations (60%) and extended antibiotic use (35% of MRSA-positive patients) were all associated with the risk for MRSA acquisition. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing revealed that 70% of MRSA isolates resisted at least two cycles of treatments. An analysis of medical outcomes revealed that people infected with MRSA had longer hospital stay and a higher incidence of complications when compared to those without MRSA. Conclusion: Colonisation and infestation with MRSA are prevalent among tertiary care hospital admissions, according to the findings of this study. MRSA has been shown to colonise healthcare professionals in addition to patients, emphasising the need for strict observance of infection control protocols. Recent hospitalisation, invasive surgical procedures, and prolonged use of antibiotics all increase the possibility of contracting MRSA. Antimicrobial resistance is prevalent among MRSA isolates; therefore, it is crucial to select antibiotics with care. This study highlights the significance of surveillance, hand hygiene, and effective antibiotic use in preventing the spread of MRSA and improving patient outcomes in tertiary hospitals.
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