scholarly journals Vancomycin use in a hospital with high prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: comparison with Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committe Guidelines (HICPAC)

2007 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Oliveira de Melo ◽  
Marli Sasaki ◽  
Renato Satovschi Grinbaum
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Hospital Infection ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Hospital Infection Control ◽  
High Prevalence

“The Coccus-Conscious” or “The Conscious Careful”

1987 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert F. Brown ◽  
Joan L. Otterman
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Hospital Infection ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Persistent Problem ◽  
Control Programs ◽  
Hospital Infection Control ◽  
To Come

Staphylococcus aureus continues to be a resilient and persistent problem for hospital infection control programs. Now methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is emerging as an even more formidable foe, bringing with it controversies in laboratory reporting, treatment, and isolation strategies.History suggests that the best solution to the hospital bacteria problem may well lie in the realm of spirit more than material methods. So, in the manner of Dickens' Christmas Carol fantasy, let us travel with three spirits— the Spirit of Conscience Past, the Spirit of Conscience Present, and the Spirit of Conscience to Come.

scholarly journals High Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among Healthcare Facilities and Its Related Factors in Myanmar (2018–2019)

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Pan Ei Soe ◽  
Wai Wai Han ◽  
Karuna D. Sagili ◽  
Srinath Satyanarayana ◽  
Priyanka Shrestha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Bacterial Culture ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Infection Control Program ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Hospital Infection Control ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Phenotypic Methods

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health problem. Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a common bacterium associated with a variety of community and hospital infections. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) accounts for most SA related morbidity and mortality. In this study, we determined the prevalence and factors associated with SA and MRSA in Myanmar. Methods: We collected the data retrospectively by reviewing an electronic register containing the results of bacterial culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing of biological specimens received from healthcare facilities during 2018–2019. Results: Of the 37,798 biological specimens with bacterial culture growth, 22% (8244) were Gram-positive. Among the Gram-positive bacteria, 42% (2801) were SA, of which 48% (1331) were judged as MRSA by phenotypic methods. The prevalence of MRSA was higher in the older age groups, in female patients, in urine specimens and specimens received from the intensive care unit and dermatology departments. One site (Site F) had the highest MRSA prevalence of the seven AMR sentinel sites. Most SA isolates were sensitive to vancomycin (90%) by phenotypic methods. Conclusions: The high prevalence of MRSA indicates a major public health threat. There is an urgent need to strengthen the AMR surveillance and hospital infection control program in Myanmar.

scholarly journals Emergence and dissemination of the methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus USA300 clone in Denmark (2000-2005)

2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
A R Larsen ◽  
M Stegger ◽  
R V Goering ◽  
M Sørum ◽  
R Skov
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Sccmec Type ◽  
The United States ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Hospital Infection Control ◽  
Invasive Infections

The problem of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is increasing worldwide, and the spread of MRSA in the community challenges infection control since it is no longer restricted to hospital settings but involves private homes, places of work and kindergartens [1]. Furthermore, community acquired (CA)-MRSA may circumvent existing hospital infection control, since patients are rarely screened at admission. In the United States, the predominant CA-MRSA is defined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as the USA300 (ST8) clone. USA300 primarily causes skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) in the community [2], but healthcare acquired infections with USA300 are rapidly emerging in the United States [3,4]. Comparison of the Danish collection of MRSA from 1997-2005 with the USA300 reference strain showed that USA300 has been introduced into Denmark on several occasions. Between 2000 and 2005, we identified 44 isolates which in addition to identical pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) pattern shared other molecular characteristics with USA300: spa type t008 or closely related variants, Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL) positive and Staphylococcal Cassette Chromosome mec (SCCmec) type IVa. The isolates primarily caused SSTI, but cases of invasive infections were also encountered. The number of USA300 has increased several-folds in Denmark from 2003 to 2005 (2, 11 and 28 new cases, respectively) and with the experience from the US in mind, this is of great concern, especially as it is observed in a country with a long reputation for controlling MRSA.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus In Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College Hospital

KYAMC Journal ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 673-677
Author(s):  
Abdullah Akhtar Ahmed ◽  
Shakhaowat Hossain ◽  
Babul Aktar ◽  
Nusrat Akhtar Juyee ◽  
SM Ali Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Respiratory Tract Infection ◽  
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Throat Swab ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Medical College

Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major cause of healthcare-associated infections. To combat the challenge of life threatening MRSA remains a primary focus of most hospital infection control programs6. This study is undertaken in Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College Hospital to identify the MRSA for determination of its prevalence and is considered a component of an infection control program in many countries5.Methods: Three hundred seventy hospitalized patients of surgery and medicine departments were studied during 2015. Clinical information of the patients and their pus, wound swab, sputum, throat swab and CSF were cultured.Results: Out of 370 patients, pus and wound swab of 217 (59%) had wound infection, sputum and throat swab of 141 had respiratory tract infection (38%) and CSF of 12 (3.2%) had meningitis were aseptically collected and cultured. Staphylococcus aureus were isolated in 51% cases and out of them MRSA was identified in 72 (73%) cases. MRSA isolated in 50% cases of meningitis, 49% cases of respiratory tract infection and 29% cases of wound infection.Conclusion: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus appeared as a common cause of major illness and death and impose serious economic costs on patients and hospitals of our area like other developing countries. Detection of MRSA was associated with more severe clinical presentation.KYAMC Journal Vol. 7, No.-1, Jul 2016, Page 673-677

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