scholarly journals Evaluation of bacterial pathogens in neonatal sepsis and their susceptibility pattern: A Hospital Based Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Biplob Kumar Raha ◽  
Nasim Jahan ◽  
Md Abdul Baki ◽  
Tahmina Begum ◽  
Nazmun Nahar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neonatal Sepsis ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Blood Cultures ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
National Committee ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Susceptibility Pattern ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative

Neonatal sepsis is one of the major causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Epidemiology and surveillance of neonatal sepsis helps in implementation of rational empirical antibiotic strategy. A cross-sectional prospective study was conducted in the special care baby unit under department of Paediatrics and Neonatology, BIRDEM General Hospital during the period of November 2008 to September 2009 to determine the pattern of bacterial agents causing neonatal sepsis and their susceptibility pattern to various antimicrobial agents. Blood cultures were performed on admitted newborn babies (0-28 days) to rule out sepsis. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done for all blood culture isolates according to the criteria of the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards by disk diffusion method. Out of 720 screened blood cultures, 64 (8.9%) reported as positive and the gram positive and gram negative bacteria accounted for 6 (9.4%) and 58 (90.6%) respectively. The most common gram positive organisms were Staphylococcus aureus (6.3%) and Enterococci (3.1%) & gram negative organisms were Klebsiella pneumoniae (37.5%), Serratia (25%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (10.9%), Citrobacter (10.9%) and Acinetobacter (6.3%). The susceptibilities were remarkably low to Ampicillin (3.12 %) & Cefotaxim (10.9%) for both gram positive & gram negative isolates. Gram positive group had susceptibilities of 66.7% to Ciprofloxacin and Imipenem, 83.3% to Gentamicin, & 100% to Amikacin & Vancomycin. Gram negative isolates showed higher sensitivities to Imipenem (94.8%), Ciprofloxacin (89.7%), Amikacin (72.4%) respectively. Gram-negative bacteria showed high level of resistance to commonly used antibiotics (Ampicillin, Ceftazidim and Cefotaxim). Gentamicin, Amikacin, Imipenem and Ciprofloxacin were the most effective drugs compared to others. Routine bacterial surveillance and their sensitivity patterns must be an essential component of neonatal care. CBMJ 2014 January: Vol. 03 No. 01 P: 35-40

scholarly journals Alarming Pattern of Antimicrobial Resistance in Neonatal Sepsis Observed in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh

KYAMC Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Tania Rahman ◽  
Sharmeen Sultana ◽  
Taslima Akber Happy ◽  
Kamrunnahar Alo ◽  
Momtaz Begum
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Neonatal Sepsis ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Isolation And Identification ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative

Background: Resistance of micro-organisms to multiple broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents is a major problem in treating neonatal sepsis. It is a matter of utmost importance to have knowledge of trends in changing pattern of antimicrobial resistance. Objective: This study was done to observe antimicrobial resistance of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria isolated from cases of neonatal sepsis Material and Methods: This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in Department of Microbiology in collaboration with Department of Neonatology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka. Antimicrobial resistance of all the isolated bacteria was performed by Modified Kirby-bauer disk diffusion method following standard guideline after isolation and identification of bacteria from blood samples of suspected septicemic neonates by automated blood culture and standard microbiological protocol. Results: All of the isolated Staphylococcus aureus, Coagulase negative Staphylococcus, Group-B Streptococcus and Micrococcus showed 100% resistance to ceftriaxone, cefotaxime and ceftazidime. Among the isolated gram-negative bacteria, all of Enterobacter spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Citrobacter spp. showed 100% resistance to amoxiclav, amikacin, ceftriaxone, cefixime, ceftazidime. Conclusion: Majority of the gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria are developing resistance to multiple antimicrobial agents and surveillance is necessary to tackle this alarming situation. KYAMC Journal.2021;12(01): 03-07

scholarly journals Neonatal septicemia and current scenario of antibiotic sensitivity pattern – A study of blood culture isolates in a tertiary care hospital, Rajkot

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-226
Author(s):  
Madhulika Mistry ◽  
Arpita Bhattacharya ◽  
Twinkle Kumar Parmar
Keyword(s):  
Neonatal Sepsis ◽  
Antibiotic Susceptibility ◽  
Antibiotic Sensitivity ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Susceptibility Pattern ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern ◽  
Neonatal Septicemia ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Current Scenario

Neonatal sepsis is one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality in developing countries. Neonatal sepsis can be classified into two subtypes depending upon onset of symptoms- before 72 hours of life (early-onset neonatal sepsis—EONS) or later (late-onset neonatal sepsis—LONS). Bacteriological profile and antibiotic susceptibility pattern in neonatal septicemia are changing time-to-time and place-to-place. This study is aimed to know the current scenario of neonatal septicemia and antibiotic susceptibility pattern for determining effective treatment, hence reducing burden of antibiotic resistance.This is a Retrospective study. Data was collected from Bacteriology lab, PDUMC Rajkot (May 2020 – May 2021). Blood cultures were performed on suspected neonates. Both BACTEC and conventional methods were used. Organisms were isolated by standard microbiological protocols and antibiotic sensitivity was performed by Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method as per CLSI- 2020/2021 guidelines. Total 1402 samples were screened. 326 were positive (23.25%). 214(65.64%) were male and 112(34.36%) were female. CONS (32.21%) was found to be the predominant pathogen followed by Klebsiella (19.63%), Staphylococcus aureus (18.10%), E. coli (15.95%), Acinetobacter (12.27%) and Enterococcus spp. (1.84%). EONS was seen in 195(59.82%) cases and LONS was seen in 131(40.18%) cases. Gram-negative bacteria are predominant in EONS (76.28%) and gram-positive bacteria is predominant in LONS (64.12%). Gram negative isolates are mostly susceptible to Meropenem, Piperacillin-tazobactam, Cefepime, Ceftazidime. Gram positive isolates mostly showed sensitivity to Vancomycin, Linezolid.Multi-drug resistant organism are emerging in neonatal septicemia. Strict antibiotic stewardship should be practiced to avoid the upcoming treatment difficulties.

scholarly journals Trends of Bloodstream Infections in a University Greek Hospital during a Three-Year Period: Incidence of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria and Seasonality in Gram-negative Predominance

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fevronia Kolonitsiou ◽  
Matthaios Papadimitriou-Olivgeris ◽  
Anastasia Spiliopoulou ◽  
Vasiliki Stamouli ◽  
Vasileios Papakostas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Blood Cultures ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant

The aim of the study was to assess the epidemiology, the incidence of multidrug-resistant bacteria and bloodstream infections’ (BSIs) seasonality in a university hospital. This retrospective study was carried out in the University General Hospital of Patras, Greece, during 2011–13 y. Blood cultures from patients with clinical presentation suggestive of bloodstream infection were performed by the BacT/ALERT System. Isolates were identified by Vitek 2 Advanced Expert System. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed by the disk diffusion method and E-test. Resistance genes (mecA in staphylococci; vanA/vanB/vanC in enterococci; blaKPC/blaVIM/blaNDM in Klebsiella spp.) were detected by PCR. In total, 4607 (9.7%) blood cultures were positive from 47451 sets sent to Department of Microbiology, representing 1732 BSIs. Gram-negative bacteria (52.3%) were the most commonly isolated, followed by Gram-positive (39.5%), fungi (6.6%) and anaerobes bacteria (1.8%). The highest contamination rate was observed among Gram-positive bacteria (42.3%). Among 330 CNS and 150 Staphylococcus aureus, 281 (85.2%) and 60 (40.0%) were mecA-positive, respectively. From 113 enterococci, eight were vanA, two vanB and two vanC-positives. Of the total 207 carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (73.4%), 202 carried blaKPC, four blaKPC and blaVIM and one blaVIM. A significant increase in monthly BSIs’ incidence was shown (R2: 0.449), which may be attributed to a rise of Gram-positive BSIs (R2: 0.337). Gram-positive BSIs were less frequent in spring (P < 0.001), summer (P < 0.001), and autumn (P < 0.001), as compared to winter months, while Gram-negative bacteria (P < 0.001) and fungi (P < 0.001) were more frequent in summer months. BSIs due to methicillin resistant S. aureus and carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria increased during the study period. The increasing incidence of BSIs can be attributed to an increase of Gram-positive BSI incidence, even though Gram-negative bacteria remained the predominant ones. Seasonality may play a role in the predominance of Gram-negative’s BSI.

scholarly journals Aerobacterial Vaginosis among Women Attending an Infertility Clinic at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Chennai, India and Susceptibility Pattern of Isolates

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abigail R. Sopia ◽  
Pushpa Innocent D. Joseph ◽  
M. Kalyani ◽  
B. Ananthi ◽  
Suresh Dhanaraj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Susceptibility Pattern ◽  
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative

Genital infections and subsequent vaginosis diagnosed through high vaginal swab in women is caused due to fungi or bacteria. The presented study focused on determining the types, numbers and antibacterial susceptibility pattern of aerobic bacteria causing vaginosis in 147 female patients attending infertility centre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Candida spp. caused 17% of infections with 15.7% of vaginosis caused by E.coli, Klebsiella spp., Acinetobacter spp., Citrobacter spp. and Gram positive cocci – Methicillin Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), Coagulase Negative Staphylococci(CONS), Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus spp. causing 12.9% of vaginitis in the study population. A total of 20 different antibiotics – cell wall inhibitors, protein synthesis inhibitors and nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors; were tested to determine the response of bacterial isolates by Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. The study result determined that the most effective drug for treating Gram positive bacterial vaginitis as per CLSI guidelines based on susceptibility pattern as: Linezolid(100%), Gentamycin(91.6%), Amikacin(87.5%),Erythromycin(79.2%), Co-Trimoxazole(72.2%), Ciprofloxacin(65.6%) and least Chloramphenicol(44.3%). High level gentamycin(83.3%) was found to be effective in treating Enterococci. The descending order of susceptibility of Gram negative aerobacteria causing vaginitis as per CLSI guidelines are: Amikacin(87.5%), Gentamycin(82.5%), Cefoperazone sulbactam (76.3%), Ciprofloxacin(68.5%), Ceftazidime(62.5%) and least Amoxyclav(25%).All Gram negative bacteria tested were susceptible to– Imipenem and Meropenem as well as Chloramphenicol. Ceftriaxone (87.5%) and Nitrofurantoin(72.3%) among other antibiotics was effective against Gram negative bacteria while all Enterobacteriaceae members were found to be resistant to tetracycline.

scholarly journals Bacteriological Profile of Neonatal Sepsis in a Tertiary Level Hospital of Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Khanal ◽  
S Manandhar ◽  
GP Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Neonatal Sepsis ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Multiple Drug ◽  
Drug Resistant ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Multiple Drug Resistant ◽  
Gram Positive Cocci

Introduction: Neonatal sepsis is one of the most common reasons for admission to neonatal units in developing countries. It is also a major cause of mortality in both developed and developing countries. This study was done to determine the bacterial profile causing neonatal sepsis and to assess their susceptibility pattern to various antimicrobial agents. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional prospective study was conducted in Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal among 340 neonates suspected of neonatal sepsis. Blood culture was performed and organisms were identified with Gram staining and conventional biochemical methods. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed by Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Results: The prevalence rate of neonatal sepsis was 20.3%. Among 340 neonates, 52.17% were males and 47.82% were females. Gram positive cocci were the most predominant isolates (88.40%). Among Gram positive cocci Staphylococcus epidermidis was the most common isolates (72.46%) followed by Staphylococcus aureus (7.24%), Staphylococcus saprophyticus (4.34%) and Enterococcus fecalis (4.34%). Gram negative bacilli were found in 11.60% of the growth positive samples of which E.coli and Klebsiella spp were found in 10.14% and 1.44% respectively. Sensitivity to Amikacin was highest among all types of organisms isolated. Vancomycin and Gentamycin sensitivity was highest for Gram positive and Gram negative organisms respectively. Ampicillin resistance was highest among isolates. Among the 69 isolates 48 were Multiple drug resistant. Conclusion: The predominance of Gram positive cocci particularly Coagulase negative Staphylococci is shown. Empirical antibiotic therapy should be reviewed for Multiple drug resistant strains. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v34i3.9183 J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2014;34(3):175-180

In vitro Antibacterial Activity of 7-Substituted-6-Fluoroquinolone and 7-Substituted-6,8-Difluoroquinolone Derivatives

Chemotherapy ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Socorro Leyva-Ramos ◽  
Denisse de Loera ◽  
Jaime Cardoso-Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Topoisomerase Iv ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Gram Negative

Background: Fluoroquinolones are widely prescribed synthetic antimicrobial agents. Quinolones act by converting their targets, gyrase and topoisomerase IV, into toxic enzymes that fragment the bacterial chromosome; the irreversible DNA damage eventually causes the killing of bacteria. Thorough knowledge of the structure-activity relationship of quinolones is essential for the development of new drugs with improved activity against resistant strains. Methods: The compounds were screened for their antibacterial activity against 4 representing strains using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by measuring the diameter of the inhibition zone using concentrations between 250 and 0.004 μg/mL. Results: MIC of derivatives 2, 3, and 4 showed potent antimicrobial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The effective concentrations were 0.860 μg/mL or lower. MIC for compounds 5-11 were between 120 and 515 μg/mL against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, and substituted hydrazinoquinolones 7-10 showed poor antibacterial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria compared with other quinolones. Conclusion: Compounds obtained by modifications on C-7 of norfloxacin with the acetylated piperazinyl, halogen atoms, and substituted hydrazinyl showed good in vitro activity - some even better than the original compound.

scholarly journals Investigation of Antimicrobial Susceptibilities Among Bacteria Isolated from Blood Cultures in Hospitalized Patients, Tehran, Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shadi Aghamohammad ◽  
Maryam Nouri ◽  
Fatemeh Ashrafian ◽  
Mohtaram Sadat Kashi ◽  
Mehrdad Gholami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Culture ◽  
Positive Blood Culture ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Blood Cultures ◽  
Multi Drug Resistance ◽  
National Committee ◽  
Coagulase Negative Staphylococci ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Bacteremia is the status, which is detected via a positive blood culture test with no contamination. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that direct medical procedures and total costs are significantly high. Antibiotic resistance can play a major role in the costs, which are related to the long duration of treatment. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the rate and profiles of antimicrobial susceptibility of blood culture isolates from Tehran, Iran. Methods: In the current cross-sectional study, a total of 5,000 blood culture samples were collected from patients hospitalized in the Loghman General Hospital, Tehran, Iran, with positive blood culture results from 2012 to 2013. Susceptibility to antimicrobial agents was analyzed using National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards guidelines. Results: Coagulase-negative staphylococci (38.8%), Staphylococcus aureus (20.5%), Acinetobacter (11.9%), and Escherichia coli (11.7%) were the most frequent bacteria isolated from the blood cultures, collectively accounting for > 80% of the isolates. Of isolated microorganisms, 63.75% and 36.24% belonged to Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, respectively. Moreover, 88% of the isolates were MRSA (oxacillin-/methicillin-resistant), and 7% were VRE (vancomycin-resistant). Conclusions: The most frequent isolated organisms were Gram-positive bacteria, and the rate of MDR (multi-drug resistance) was high. The results of the current study obviously indicate the misuse of antibiotic in society. National surveillance studies in Iran will be useful for clinicians to choose the right empirical treatment and will help control and prevent infections caused by resistant organisms.

Synthesis and evaluation of chromene-based compounds containing pyrazole moiety as antimicrobial agents

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Salah K. Youssef ◽  
Ahmed Abdou O. Abeed ◽  
Talaat I. El-Emary
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Spectral Data ◽  
Elemental Analysis ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Hybrid Compounds

AbstractWith an intention to synergize the antimicrobial activity of 1,3-diphenyl pyrazole and chromene derivatives, 20 hybrid compounds were synthesized and evaluated for their antimicrobial activity. Structures of the newly synthesized compounds were established by elemental analysis and spectral data. All compounds were evaluated for their antimicrobial activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria and antifungal activity by a well diffusion method. Compounds

scholarly journals Gram negative organisms isolated from Blood Cultures and their Susceptibility Pattern

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 1074-1079
Author(s):  
Sadaf Munir ◽  
Saima Inam ◽  
Aqsa Aslam ◽  
Maria Aslam ◽  
Usman Nasir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Culture ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Blood Cultures ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
City Hospital ◽  
Susceptibility Pattern ◽  
Pathology Laboratory ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Gram Negative Organisms

Background: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are an important frequent health problem in terms of their high incidence and lethal outcomes. The bacteria that frequently cause bacteremia are Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Pseudomonas, Neisseria and Haemophilus. Gram negative rods constitute a significant bulk in BSIs. The bloodstream infections due to multidrug resistant pathogens are on the rise globally making treatment more challenging. Aim: To identify the gram negative organisms causing blood stream infections and assess their susceptibility pattern so as to provide guidance for the empirical treatment hoping for better clinical outcome. Methodology: A retrospective, cross-sectional descriptive study carried out in Pathology Laboratory of Sharif City Hospital, Lahore. All the blood culture samples received in Microbiology laboratory between June 2017 to June 2019 were included in the study by non-probability consecutive sampling. Blood cultures were proceeded by subculturing on 1st and 5th day on MacConkey and Blood agar. The colonies obtained were identified through gram staining and biochemical profile. API20E was used for Enterobacteriaceae. Antibiotic susceptibility testing of the pathogens was by Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method. Results: In the current study 663 blood cultures were analyzed. Only 11.9% exhibited positive microbial growth. 55.7% of the positive cultures revealed gram negative bacteria. Among the pathogens isolated, E.coli was found to be responsible for BSIs in 22.7% cases, followed by Salmonella Typhi 20.4% and Klebsiella pneumoniae 18.1%.The gram negative rods exhibited a very high resistance for penicillins, cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones. The efficacy of aminoglycosides and results for carbapenems susceptibility were hopeful. Conclusion: The study shows that the Gram negative bacteria causing BSIs have shown unsatisfactory susceptibility to most of the commonly prescribed antimicrobials. The rising drug resistance has a major impact on the selection and prescription of antibiotics and calls for judicious use of antibiotics. Keywords: Gram Negative Organisms, Blood Culture, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern

scholarly journals Magnitude of Multidrug Resistance among Bacterial Isolates from Surgical Site Infections in Two National Referral Hospitals in Asmara, Eritrea

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Eyob Yohannes Garoy ◽  
Yacob Berhane Gebreab ◽  
Oliver Okoth Achila ◽  
Nobiel Tecklebrhan ◽  
Hermon Michael Tsegai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Referral Hospitals

Background. The World Health Organization has emphasized the importance of understanding the epidemiology of MDR organisms from a local standpoint. Here, we report on a spectrum of bacteria associated with surgical site infections in two referral hospitals in Eritrea and the associated antibiotic susceptibility patterns. Methods. This survey was conducted between February and May 2017. A total of 83 patients receiving treatment for various surgical conditions were included. Swabs from infected surgical sites were collected using Levine technique and processed using standard microbiological procedures. In vitro antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed on Mueller–Hinton Agar by the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method following Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results. A total of 116 isolates were recovered from 83 patients. In total, 67 (58%) and 49 (42%) of the isolates were Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, respectively. The most common isolates included Citrobacter spp., Klebsiella spp., Escherichia coli, Proteus spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella spp., Enterobacter spp., and Acinetobacter spp. In contrast, Staphylococcus aureus, CONS, and Streptococcus viridians were the predominant Gram-positive isolates. All the Staphylococcus aureus isolates were resistant to penicillin. MRSA phenotype was observed in 70% of the isolates. Vancomycin, clindamycin, and erythromycin resistance were observed in 60%, 25%, and 25% of the isolates, respectively. Furthermore, a high proportion (91%) of the Gram-negative bacteria were resistant to ampicillin and 100% of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli isolates were resistant to >5 of the tested antibiotics. The two Acinetobacter isolates were resistant to >7 antimicrobial agents. We also noted that 4 (60%) of the Klebsiella isolates were resistant to >5 antimicrobial agents. Possible pan-drug-resistant (PDR) strains were also isolated. Conclusion. Due to the high frequency of MDR isolates reported in this study, the development and implementation of suitable infection control policies and guidelines is imperative.

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