Microbial epidemiology and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of wound infections in out-patients at a level 1 trauma centre

Conclusion Wound healing is halted in the presence of prolonged inflammation such as due to infection. Presence of bacteria delays wound healing, but the presence of low number of microbes is required for wound healing. Absence of appropriate signs to guide treatment becomes a reason for prolonged indiscriminate use of antibiotics which leads to rapid emergence of resistant organisms. Data generated by our study would help in the formulation of antibiotic policy for OPDs and also help in checking inadvertent antibiotic usage.
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research