Patterns of Wound Infections and their Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiles among Orthopedic and Trauma Patients in A Tertiary Institution in Southwestern Nigeria

Author:Chigozie J.O, Nwadike V.U, Anaedobe C, Azeez, R.A,

published date:2021-Jul-04

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Abstract

Background: Wound Infection has been a burden in the medical profession causing extended hospital stay, increased cost and increased patient morbidity and mortality. Aim: To determine the pattern of micro-organism responsible for wound infections in this hospital and their antibiotic susceptibility Method: Isolation, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility screening and analysis of 49 wound specimens from the orthopedic and trauma department over a period of 1year (May 2016- May2017). Result: A total of 5 isolates were recovered from 49 wound specimen. Staphylococcus aureus was the most frequent organism isolated accounting for 23 of a total number of 49 wound specimen, followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (16), E. coli (9), Klebsiellaspp.(4) and Proteusspp.(1). Sensitivity of the organisms to antibiotics varied but all the organisms were susceptible to Ceftazidime and Ceftriaxone. Conclusion:Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E.coli were the predominant micro-organisms isolated from wound specimens. Based on the sensitivity pattern, Ceftazidime and Ceftriaxone were the most sensitive antibiotics for therapy and should be used as drugs in management of orthopaedic wound infections at the hospital. Key words: wounds infections, orthopaedics, antimicrobials

Keywords: wounds infections, orthopedics, antimicrobials,,

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