5. Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistant Pathogens in Post-Orthopedic Implant Site
Akkad Rafiq1, Ahsan-ul-Haq1, Abdul Hannan2 and Asad Ali Choudhary3
ABSTRACT
Objective: To assess the frequency of infective organisms and their changing antibiotic sensitivity trends in surgical site infection after orthopedic implant surgeries.
Study Design: Cross sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Divisional HQ Hospital Mirpur AJK from January 2018 to December 2018.
Materials and Methods: Ninety six patients of both genders and age between 16-80 years with surgical site infection after elective surgeries were included. Patients’ demographics were recorded. Type of most common pathogen and its sensitivity pattern were recorded.
Results: The mean age of patients was 45.93±10.58years. There were 51 (53.1%) males and 45 (46.9%) females. There was Staphylococcus aureus was found in 33 (33.96%) cases, MRSA was found in 18 (18.75%) cases, E. coli was found in 15 (15.63%) cases. Ceftriaxone was sensitive in 88 (91.7%) cultures, Ampicillin was sensitive in 62 (64.6%) cultures, and Metronidazole was sensitive in 58 (61.4%) cultures.
Conclusion: The frequency of Staphylococcus aureus was found to be most common pathogen in SSI and ceftriaxone was most sensitive antibiotic for SSI management.
Key Words: Surgical site infection, Pathogen, Antibiotic sensitivity
Citation of article: Rafiq A, Haq A, Hannan A, Choudhary AA. Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistant Pathogens in Post-Orthopedic Implant Site. Med Forum 2019;30(3):18-20.