Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Staphylococcus Aureus and Other Staphylococcal Infections in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in a Tertiary Hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanley CN Ugboma HAA
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Antibiotic Susceptibility ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Staphylococcal Infections ◽  
Port Harcourt

scholarly journals Group B Streptococcus Colonization among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Tertiary Hospital in Rural Southwestern Uganda

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Namugongo ◽  
Joel Bazira ◽  
Yarine Fajardot ◽  
Ngonzi Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Group B Streptococcus ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group B ◽  
Southwestern Uganda

Objectives.This study sought to determine the prevalence and factors associated with group B streptococcal anogenital colonization among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, a tertiary hospital.Methods.Cross-sectional study where 309 pregnant women ≥ thirty-five weeks of gestation attending antenatal clinic were consecutively recruited between January and March 2015. Anovaginal swabs were collected and tested qualitatively using rapid visual immunoassay GBS test kits for presence of GBS antigens. Data was analyzed using STATA version 12. In univariate analysis, GBS colonized mothers were presented as percentages and numbers, and in multivariate analysis logistic regression analysis was applied to determine the associations of exposure variable and GBS colonization; a value of less than 0.05 was considered significant.Results.Mothers’ median age was 25 years, 14.6% mothers being obese. GBS prevalence was 28.8%, 95% CI: 23.7–33.9. Obesity was the only significant factor associated with anogenital GBS colonization with odds ratio of 3.78, 95% CI: 1.78–8.35, apvalue of 0.001. Maternal ages, educational level, residence, and gravidity were not associated with GBS anogenital colonization.Conclusion.Group B streptococcal anogenital colonization among pregnant women attending antenatal care at tertiary hospital, in Southwestern Uganda, is high.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Candida spp. and age-related disparities amongst women presenting with vaginitis at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) Clinic in a Tertiary hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-58
Author(s):  
Chiaka Mbakwem-Aniebo ◽  
Anwuli Uche Osadebe ◽  
Eunice Athanasonny ◽  
Iheanyi Omezurike Okonko
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Yeast Cells ◽  
Bacterial Cells ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynaecology ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Lower Genital Tract ◽  
Vaginal Swabs

Background: Vaginitis, an infection of the lower genital tract in women, is known to be triggered by the overgrowth of the vagina’s naturally occurring microorganisms. Objective: This study looked at the prevalence of Candida spp. and age-related disparities amongst women presenting with vag- initis at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) clinic in a tertiary hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Methods: One hundred high vaginal swabs were collected from pregnant and non-pregnant women and examined microscop- ically and microbiologically. Results: Age-group 20–29 years had the highest incidence of candidal vaginitis. There was a higher occurrence of yeast cells in pregnant than in non-pregnant participants while the non-pregnant women had a greater level of bacterial cells. Forty (40) of the samples contained yeasts of Candida species representing a 40% prevalence. Three species of Candida were identified with C. albicans dominating. Of the 40 samples positive for Candida spp., 30 (75.0%) were confirmed to be C. albicans. The remaining isolates were C. tropicalis (15.0%) and C. parapsilosis (10.0%). Conclusion: The findings in this study would play a role in the future management of Candida-induced vaginitis. Keywords: Candida; epidemiology; prevalence; vaginitis; vulvovaginal candidiasis.

scholarly journals Sexual activities of pregnant women attending antenatal clinic of a tertiary hospital in North-West Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oche Mansur Oche ◽  
Zainab Abdullahi ◽  
Karima Tunau ◽  
Jessica Timane Ango ◽  
Musa Yahaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
North West ◽  
Sexual Activities

scholarly journals Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Nasal Carriers among Laboratory Technical Staff of Tertiary Hospital in Eastern Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
R. Neupane ◽  
N. Bhatt ◽  
A Poudyal ◽  
A. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antibiotic Susceptibility ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antibiotic Sensitivity ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Sensitivity Testing ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Technical Staff ◽  
Laboratory Workers

Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been the leading cause of nosocomial and community infections worldwide. In particular, healthcare workers are at constant risk to develop MRSA carriage. There is a paucity of data regarding the epidemiology of MRSA in laboratory workers who are constantly in contact with these pathogens in almost every hospital. Objective This study was undertaken to identify the burden of MRSA nasal carriers and the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of the isolates among laboratory technical staff. Method Sterile nasal swabs were taken from 50 laboratory technical staff working in the Central and Emergency laboratory of BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS). Standard procedures were followed for isolation, identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing. Antibiotic susceptibility tests were performed using disc diffusion and growth on Oxacillin screen agar based on Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines. Result Out of 50 isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, 44 (88%) were Methicillin-sensitive (MSSA) while six (12%) were Methicillin-resistant (MRSA). All 50 isolates of S. aureus were found resistant to Penicillin while all were found sensitive to Teicoplanin, Linezolid, and Levofloxacin. Only five (10%) were sensitive to Erythromycin while 49 (98%) were sensitive to both Amikacin and Gentamicin. However, none of the MRSA isolates were found sensitive to all tested antimicrobial agents. Conclusion This repertoire portrays the emergence of MRSA in laboratory workers which clearly indicates the necessity of complying with the sanitary and antibacterial guidelines and adhering to the rational use of antibiotics to prevent nosocomial infections.

scholarly journals Frequency Occurrence and Percentage Distribution of Rh C, Rh c, Rh E and Rh e Blood Group Amongst Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 50-54
Author(s):  
Serekara Gideon Christian ◽  
Evelyn Mgbeoma Eze ◽  
Barizoge Monsi Badom ◽  
Ibiere Allwell Pepple ◽  
Christopher Aloy Simeon
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Blood Group ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Blood Groups ◽  
Haemolytic Disease ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Primary Healthcare Centre ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Frequency Occurrence ◽  
Transfusion Reactions

Background: The Rhesus (Rh) blood group is one of the most complex blood groups in humans comprising mainly of Rh D, C, c, E and e. However, only Rh D is routinely screened for in Nigeria despite the fact that other Rh antigens are clinically significant and can cause haemolytic disease of the newborn and delayed haemolytic transfusion reactions. Aim: The aim was to determine the frequency distribution of Rh C, c, E and e blood groups among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Study Design: The study consisted of 147 apparently healthy pregnant women within the age range of 18-45 years, attending a selected Primary Healthcare Centre (Obio Cottage Hospital) in Port Harcourt. The study was carried out from January 20, 2020 to March 27, 2020. The presence of Rh C, c, E and e blood groups were investigated using Anti-C, c, E and e monoclonal antibody in the same order. Results: Rh C, c, E and e were observed in 38.09%, 100%, 17.68% and 100% in the same order. Conclusion: The study indicated dominance of Rh c and Rh e over Rh C and Rh E among the studied pregnant women. It is necessary to take into cognizance the fact that the presence of Rh C, c, E and e antigens may be the cause of some delayed transfusion reactions and haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn. Therefore, routine antigen typing for Rh antigens may help in decreasing red blood cell allo-immunization and delayed haemolytic transfusion reaction during pregnancy.

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