Antibiotic Sensitivity and Clinical Outcome for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
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https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v6i1.5038Abstract
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a strain of Staphylococcus aureus resistant to methicillin/oxacillin. No active efforts exist at identifying cases of MRSA in Ghana. We reviewed laboratory and clinical data on cases of MRSA and identified a total of 74 cases. A significant number of cases among neonates. Most isolates were from blood and the majority were sensitive to Vancomycin. Septicaemia was the commonest clinical diagnosis. 6 deaths were recorded among cases. Our review indicates MRSA is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. We recommend the establishment of a surveillance system and guidelines for managing MRSA.Downloads
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2014-03-03
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Laryea, D. O., Amoako, Y. A., & Asamoah, J. (2014). Antibiotic Sensitivity and Clinical Outcome for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v6i1.5038
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