Volume : IV, Issue : IV, April - 2015

Risk factor analysis, Bacteriological study and their antibiotics resistance pattern of surgical site infection following lower segment Caesarean section at tertiary care hospitals in western Rajasthan, India

Dr. Smita Kulshrestha, Dr. Ramesh Agrawal, Dr. P. K. Khatri, Dr. R. S. Parihar

Abstract :

Lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) is a common mode of delivery now and surgical site infection is the

second most common infectious complication in these patients. This study was planned with this background to have
a comprehensive approach to surgical site infection (SSI) following LSCS. A total 100 consecutive patients undergoing LSCS were studied. A
questionnaire was developed to assess the risk factors associated with development of SSI & their pre operative and post operative antibiotics
pattern. SSI was identified in 78 (78%) out of 100 patients. In all age groups, Gram-negative bacilli were the commonest finding. The commonest isolate was Escherichia coli followed by Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase negative Staphylococcus. 88.3% of Staphylococcus
aureus strains were Resistant to Methicillin. Increased duration of stay in the hospital was found to be significant. A proper assessment of
risk factors that predispose to SSI and their modification may help in reduction of SSI rates. Also proper assessment of microbial pathogens
that causes SSIs and assessment of their resistance pattern may helps in reduction of SSI rates. The Prudent uses of antibiotics are to prevent
future development of resistance.

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Dr. Smita Kulshrestha, Dr. Ramesh Agrawal, Dr. P.K. Khatri, Dr.R.S.Parihar Risk factor analysis, Bacteriological study and their antibiotics resistance pattern of surgical site infection following lower segment Caesarean section at tertiary care hospitals in western Rajasthan, India International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 4 April 2015


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