A Study on Community – Acquired Methicillin  Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infections in  Coimbatore Children

Dr. Jayavardhana .A; Arthi Ponnusamy.

Volume : IV, Issue : II, February - 2014

A Study on Community – Acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infections in Coimbatore Children

Dr. Jayavardhana . A, Arthi Ponnusamy.

Abstract :

Introduction

Community acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) isolates are increasingly reported in many countries. Local epidemiological data are sparse.

Objective

To determine the frequency, clinical features, antibiotic sensitivity and outcome of infections caused by Community acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among children in a territory care teaching hospital, Coimbatore (south India)

Material and methods

Children(less than 15 years) with infections meeting the criteria of community-acquired were included. Demographic and clinical data were collected. Antibiotic susceptibilities were determined in the microbiology laboratory.

Results

The prevalence of CA-MRSA was around 35% among MRSA isolates. Skin and subcutaneous infections were the most common site (74%). All isolates were 100% sensitive to Vancomycin, Linezolid and Doxycycline. Drugs with poor sensitivity (< 5%) were Cefazolin, Penicillin, Ampicillin and Ceftriaxone. All cases except one recovered completely.

Conclusion

CA-MRSA isolates accounted for a high percentage of infections among Staphylococcus aureus in children. Community surveillance of these infections is essential to decide the appropriate empiric antibiotic treatment.