Bacterial Isolates in ICU of A Tertiary Care Hospital in North East India: A Three Year Experience
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: The incidence of nosocomial infections in ICU is 4-5 times greater than in general ward. The study was to detect the pattern of bacterial isolates in ICU. Methods: Specimens collected from respiratory tract, urine, blood and wound. The specimens collected sent to laboratory to identify the isolates. Result: Respiratory tract infections were most prevalent with 79.5% followed by urinary tract (11.1%), blood born infection (8.1) and wound infection 1.2%. Gram negative infections like klebsiella, being the most frequent species with 54.6% followed by E coli and pseudomonas 15.8% and 14.2% respectively. Conclusion: Gram negative infections were the predominant cause of icu acquired infection in the region of North East India. Pattern and prevalence of bacterial isolates in icu tends to change with time.
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Mrinal Kanti Taye
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