Threat of multidrug resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Western Nepal

Conclusions This study showed a high prevalence of MRSA in our hospital. There is need of regular surveillance of antibiotic resistance, standardization of laboratory methods for detecting methicillin resistance and performing antibiotic susceptibility testing in developing countries like Nepal. Hospital acquired infections including prevalence of MRSA can be minimized by appropriate hygienic measures in patient care and management and by antibiotic stewardship. Screening of erythromycin resistant isolates would minimize clinical failures associated with clindamycin therapy.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research