study Of Coagulate Negative Staphylococci (Cons) & Their Antibiotic Resistance Profile
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 8
Abstract
Objective:-Prevalence of CoNS is increasing day by day all over the world including India. They are generally associated with device associated infections and are often resistant to a number of antibiotics. It is a matter of concern for clinicians as such infections are difficult to treat. The aim of this study is to find out implications of CoNS in hospital admitted patients and to determine their resistance profile, so that necessary steps could be taken to prevent spread of such infections and formulate an effective antibiotic policy. Material and Method :- Various clinical samples submitted to microbiology lab for culture and sensitivity were processed as per standard laboratory methods for isolation and identification of CoNS. Antibiotic sensitivity profile was determined for these isolates by Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method as per CLINICAL & LABORATORY STANDARD INSTITUTE (CLSI) guidelines1 .Result:-One hundred (100) isolates of CoNS were obtained during processing of various clinical samples such as blood, sputum, urine, pus and swabs from wound, vegina & throat.. Maximum number of CoNS was isolated from blood samples followed by respiratory tract, urine, pus and swabs from wound, vagina and throat. They were subjected to antibiotic sensitivity test by disc diffusion method. Sensitivity test was also done against cefoxitin and Novobiocin. 72% of CoNS were found to be Cefoxitin resistant while 28% were Cefoxitin sensitive .Infection was more common in males than females and preponderance was more in middle age group.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Arun Kumar Gupta, Etisha Nawani, Dr. Ravinder Pal Singh, Dr. Huma Naim
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