Bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of otitis media in Ayder Teaching and Referral Hospital, Mekelle University, Northern Ethiopia

Abstract Objective : To determine bacterial contaminants and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns from medical equipment and inanimate surfaces. Results: Of 130 swabs, 115 (88.5%) swabs were culture positive, of which contaminated medical equipment and inanimate surfaces account 70(83.3%) and 45(97.8%), respectively. All the swabs collected from sphygmomanometer, bedside table, computer and computer standing tables were 100% contaminated with bacteria. From the culture-positive swabs, a total of 171 bacterial isolates were identified, out of which 117 (68.4%) and 54 (31.6%) isolates were gram-positive and gram-negative, respectively. Most isolates (82%) were resistant to ampicillin and 13%, 8.6%, and 14% was observed in ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, and tetracycline respectively. Multi-drug resistant was observed in Escherichia coli (72.7%) and Staphylococcus aureus (58.7%).

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Bacterial contamination and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of intensive care units medical equipment and inanimate surfaces at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Mekelle, Northern Ethiopia

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-019-4658-5 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Addis Darge ◽

Atsebaha Gebrekidan Kahsay ◽

Haftamu Hailekiros ◽

Selam Niguse ◽

Mahmud Abdulkader

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Susceptibility ◽

Medical Equipment ◽

Bacterial Contamination ◽

Northern Ethiopia ◽

Drug Resistant ◽

Bacterial Isolates ◽

Bacterial Contaminants ◽

Specialized Hospital ◽

Culture Positive ◽

Susceptibility Patterns

Abstract Objective To determine bacterial contaminants and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns from medical equipment and inanimate surfaces. Results Of 130 swabs, 115 (88.5%) swabs were culture positive, of which contaminated medical equipment and inanimate surfaces account 70 (83.3%) and 45 (97.8%), respectively. All the swabs collected from sphygmomanometer, bedside table, computer and computer standing tables were 100% contaminated with bacteria. From the culture-positive swabs, a total of 171 bacterial isolates were identified, out of which 117 (68.4%) and 54 (31.6%) isolates were gram-positive and gram-negative, respectively. Most isolates (82%) were resistant to ampicillin and 13%, 8.6%, and 14% was observed in ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, and tetracycline respectively. Multi-drug resistant was observed in Escherichia coli (72.7%) and Staphylococcus aureus (58.7%).

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Bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in chronic suppurative otitis media at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-019-4452-4 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rahel Molla ◽

Moges Tiruneh ◽

Wondwossen Abebe ◽

Feleke Moges

Keyword(s):

Otitis Media ◽

Antimicrobial Susceptibility ◽

Northwest Ethiopia ◽

Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media ◽

Suppurative Otitis Media ◽

Specialized Hospital ◽

The University ◽

Susceptibility Patterns

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Bacteriological profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of blood culture isolates among febrile patients in Mekelle Hospital, Northern Ethiopia

SpringerPlus ◽

10.1186/s40064-015-1056-x ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Araya Gebreyesus Wasihun ◽

Letemichael Negash Wlekidan ◽

Senay Aregawi Gebremariam ◽

Tsehaye Asmelash Dejene ◽

Abadi Luel Welderufael ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Blood Culture ◽

Antimicrobial Susceptibility ◽

Northern Ethiopia ◽

Bacteriological Profile ◽

Susceptibility Patterns

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Bacterial profile and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in patients admitted at MaddaWalabu University Goba Referral Hospital, Ethiopia: a cross sectional study

African Health Sciences ◽

10.4314/ahs.v21i2.5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 513-522

Author(s):

Meseret Mitiku Gemechu ◽

Tesfaye Assefa Tadesse ◽

Getahun Negash Takele ◽

Fithamlak Solomon Bisetegn ◽

Yonas Alem Gesese ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Susceptibility ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Referral Hospital ◽

Resistant Bacteria ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hospital Acquired Infections ◽

Medical Wards ◽

Hospital Acquired ◽

Susceptibility Patterns

Background: Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) are one of the global concerns in resource limited settings. The aim of the study was to determine bacteria profile and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among patients admitted at surgical and medical wards. Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2016 to July 2017 in MaddaWalabu Uni- versity Goba Referral Hospital. Urine and wound swabs were processed and standard disk diffusion test was done to assess susceptibility pattern. Association among variables was determined by Chi-square test. Results: Among 207 patients enrolled, 24.6% developed HAI, of which, 62.7% and 37.3% were from surgical and medical wards, respectively. The male to female ratio was 1.5:1. The age ranged from 19 to 74 years with a mean of 41.65(±16.48) years. A total 62 bacteria were isolated in which majority of the isolates were gram negative bacteria. Most isolates were re- sistance to most of the antibiotics tested but sensitive to Ceftriaxone, Norfloxacin and Ciprofloxacin. Conclusion: Due to the presence of high level drug resistant bacteria, empirical treatment to HAI may not be effective. Therefore, treatment should be based on the result of culture and sensitivity. Keywords: Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns; bacterial profile; hospital acquired infections.

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Bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of otitis media among children in Qatar

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20193655 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (9) ◽

pp. 3311

Author(s):

Qasem Buhaibeh ◽

Tawfik Dhaiban ◽

Eiman Alyafei ◽

Amjad Salman Al-Jundi Abdulsalam

Keyword(s):

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽

Antimicrobial Resistance ◽

Otitis Media ◽

Antimicrobial Susceptibility ◽

Harmful Effect ◽

Resistance Pattern ◽

Resistant Bacteria ◽

Klebsiella Pneumonia ◽

Susceptibility Patterns

Background: Otitis Media (OM) common diseases affecting children below 5 years of age with a harmful effect on their hearing and health status. Data about the bacterial profile and current antimicrobial resistance status of Otitis Media in the region is scarce. Objective of this study determine the causative organisms of Otitis Media and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among children in a Primary Health Care Corporation (PPHC) centers, Qatar.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in PPHC from Jan 2016 to Dec 2017. A total of 181 patients with Otitis Media presented to PHCC centers were enrolled in the study. Socio-demographic and clinical data were documented and analysed.Results: A total of 181 children, an almost equal number of male (49.7%) and female (50.3%) participants were involved in the study. 51.4% of participants were ≤5 years of age. Bacteria isolated were: Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (27.6%), Hemophilus Influenza (13.3%), Staphylococcus Aureus (11.6%), Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MSRA) (11.0%), Streptococcus Pyogenes (10.5%), Streptococcus Pneumonia (6.6%), Moraxella Catarrhalis (2.2%), Klebsiella Pneumonia (0.6%). The sensitivity of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa was (100%) to cotrimoxazole, vancomycin, and piperacillin, (96%) to cefepime and gentamicin, and was (88.2%) to ciprofloxacin. MRSA sensitivity was (100%) to vancomycin, rifampicin, and teicoplanin, (89%) to clindamycin.Conclusion: Pseudomonas Aeruginosa was the most frequent isolated bacteria. An overall antimicrobial resistance pattern seen in bacteria isolates ranges from 0% to 66.7%. The antimicrobial-resistant rate was observed for Ampicillin, Augmentin, and cefuroxime whereas ciprofloxacin, cefepime, chloramphenicol, cotrimoxazole, gentamicin, vancomycin, and amikacin were found effective for the isolated resistant bacteria.

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Bacterial Isolates and Their Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Wound Infections among Inpatients and Outpatients Attending the University of Gondar Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

International Journal of Microbiology ◽

10.1155/2017/8953829 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Aynalem Mohammed ◽

Mengistu Endris Seid ◽

Teklay Gebrecherkos ◽

Moges Tiruneh ◽

Feleke Moges

Keyword(s):

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Antimicrobial Susceptibility ◽

Bacterial Pathogens ◽

Referral Hospital ◽

Bacterial Isolates ◽

Gram Positive ◽

Gram Negative ◽

Microbiological Methods ◽

The University ◽

Susceptibility Patterns

Background.The widespread uses of antibiotics, together with the length of time over which they have been available, have led to the emergence of resistant bacterial pathogens contributing to morbidity and mortality. This study was aimed to assess bacterial isolates and their drug susceptibility patterns from inpatients and outpatients with pus and/or wound discharge.Methods.A cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital from March to May, 2014. Wound swab samples were collected from each study participant and inoculated into appropriate media. The bacterial pathogens were identified using standard microbiological methods. Antimicrobial susceptibility tests were performed using disk diffusion technique following Kirby-Bauer method.Results.A total of 137 study subjects were included in the study with bacterial isolation rate of 115 (83.9%). Of all, 81 (59.1%) were males. Seventy-seven (57%) of the isolates were Gram-negative and 59 (43%) were Gram-positive. From the total isolates,Staphylococcus aureuswas the most predominant isolate 39/115 (34%) followed by Klebsiella species (13%), coagulase negative staphylococci spp. (12%) andPseudomonas aeruginosa. Gram-positive isolates were resistant to ampicillin (86.4%), amoxicillin (83%), penicillin (81.3%), oxacillin (74.6%), and tetracycline (59.4%), while Gram-negative isolates were resistant to amoxicillin (97.4%), ampicillin (94.8%), tetracycline (72.7%), trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (66%), and chloramphenicol (54.5%).Conclusion. High prevalence of bacterial isolates was found,Staphylococcus aureusbeing the most dominant. High rates of multiple drug resistance pathogens to the commonly used antimicrobial agents were isolated. Therefore, concerned bodies should properly monitor the choice of antibiotics to be used as prophylaxis and empiric treatment in the study area.

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