Prevalence, Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern and Demographic Factors Related to Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Lahore, Pakistan
Journal Title: International Journal of Microbiology & Advanced Immunology (IJMAI) - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Vancomycin is losing its effectiveness against methicillin resistant strains of S. aureus, as one vancomycin resistant sample was also isolated during the study. Prevalence of MRSA found elevated which was evident as more prevalent in males as compare to females, and 30-39 years age group was found to be more affected. Medical ward had most of the MRSA patients followed by dermatology. Improved diagnostic techniques can produce better results by promoting targeted therapy. Laws should be devised which will keep a check on the antibiotic prescriptions made by doctors.
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Riffat M
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