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Research article:-
*S. I. Kheder
*Ph.D Pharmacology , National college of Medical & Techenical sciencies– Pharmacy program, Khartoum – Sudan, 3783 Khartoum.
Abstract:-Background: To tackle methicillin-resistant Staphylocccus aureus (MRSA) we have first understand how much hospital staffs know about MRSA. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and perceived practice of medical staff in Khartoum State hospitals regarding MRSA. Method: This is descriptive situational cross-sectional analysis. A convenience sample was recruited from six governmental and five private hospitals in Khartoum state. Face to face interviews, using structured questionnaire, were carried out with staff working in medical and surgical wards in the selected hospitals, over a three month period from January - March 2012. Results: There were 300 responses from different departments, with variable specialties and experience. Knowledge of many aspects of MRSA and it is preventive management and treatment was deficient. 58.7% of medical health care workers get their MRSA information from textbooks. Majority of respondents (90%) felt that they required additional information about MRSA. Conclusion: The survey confirmed that assumptions should not be made about adequate knowledge and expertise of the staff in relation to MRSA. Appropriate interventions, policies and education programs were needed to fill the gaps in knowledge of healthcare staff about MRSA.
Keywords:- MRSA, survey, knowledge, education, infection control, Sudanese, hospitals.
Research article:-Medical microbilogy
*,1B.Srinivas, 2D.Lalitha Devi and 3Bandaru Narasinga Rao.
1 M.Sc (Medical Microbiology), Tutor in Microbiology,3 MD.,Ph.D., Professor & Head, Dept. of Microbiology, Rajivgandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Srikakulam-532 001(AP)., India. 2 Assistant Professor in Pharmacology, Dept. of Pharmacology, GSL Medical college, Rajahmundry, A.P., India.
Abstract: - Background: The objective of our present study was to determine the prevalence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from various infections and its properties and susceptibility pattern to commonly used antibiotics. Materials and Methods: During a 2-year period, specimens were received from various infections and the same were processed and the Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains isolated using standard microbiological techniques and its properties and antibiogram was studied using 8 antimicrobials. Results: Out of 1810 clinical samples, a total of 168 strains of P. aeruginosa were isolated and the prevalence rate was 9.28%. Maximum number was from samples of pus (55.3%) followed by urine (18.5%). The maximum number of samples from males and the infection was seen maximum among females of age group of 51-60 Yrs.(24.6%) followed by male and female almost equally in the age group of >61Yrs. (21.6% and 22.8% respectively). Fifty six percent of strains produced the pigment pyocyanin(55.35%) followed by Pyoverdin(20.23%). Out 168 strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa 146 were found Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) strains. Predominant MDR strains isolated from pus 83 (56.85%), urine 24 (16.44%), endo tracheal tubes 16 (10.96%), sputum 10 (6.85%), broncho alveolar lavage 9 (6.16%), ear swabs 4 (2.74%). Pseudomonas aeruginosa has shown resistance to Gentamicin (61.91%), Tobramycin (60.12%), Amikacin (57.74%), Cefixime (88.88%), Ceftazidime (69.64%), Cefoperazone (69.05%), Piperacillin (66.67%), and Carbencillin (41.07%). Conclusion: High prevalence of P. aeruginosa as an opportunistic pathogen has been developing with increased resistance to antimicrobial agents and thus becoming a significant threat.
Key Words:-Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Postoperative wound infections, Prevalence, Nosocomial, Antibiogram.