Bacterial isolates and their antimicrobial susceptibility profile of superficial and deep-seated skin and soft tissue infections
Article Category: Original article
Published Online: Sep 17, 2023
Page range: 55 - 63
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/abm-2023-0045
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© 2023 Rao Muhammad Abid Khan et al., published by Sciendo
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Background
Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are caused by microbial invasion of healthy or damaged skin. SSTIs are difficult to manage and contribute to chronicity and emergence of antimicrobial resistance.
Objectives
To ascertain the prevalence of bacteria causing SSTIs and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns.
Methods
A prospective study between November 2020 and May 2021. A total of 447 samples from SSTIs were analyzed.
Results
A total of 347 samples revealed mono-bacterial growth, of which 67% were male. SSTIs are common among patients aged 21–50 years with the dominance (78%) of gram-negative rods (GNRs).
Conclusions
The predominant etiology of SSTIs is GNR. Currently, there is very high resistance against oral antibiotics. Antimicrobial resistance against carbapenem has also increased. Moreover, there is a high frequency of MRSA. MDR