Microbiological profile of skin and soft tissue infections from inpatient at University hospital

Authors

  • Geziella Aurea Aparecida Damasceno Souza
  • Lúcia Maria Garcia Hospital Universitário Clemente de Faria
  • Silvana da Silva Rocha
  • Ana Paula Ferreira Maciel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v6i1.5901

Abstract

Background and objectives: Empiric antibiotic therapy is used worldwide. Cases in witch is necessary to start treatment before the microbiological exam results or even in mild infections the empirical treatment is often used. Thus, the data update related to microbial susceptibility is needed to guide health care professionals in the decision-making process. For this purpose, this study aims to outline the microbiological profile of skin and soft tissues from inpatients in a university hospital of North Minas Gerais. Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional study. Culture records of secretion and tissue fragments from inpatients wounds assited in several clinics in the aforementioned hospital during the period of six month were analized. Results: 43 cultures were analyzed, among wicht, 25 (58.1%) were positive for infection. 15 cases (60% of positive cases%) were associated with nosocomial infection. Among the most frequent microorganisms founded, 8 (24.3%) strain of Enterococcus sp., 7 (21.2%) Staphylococcus aureus, 6 (18.2%) Streptococcus sp. and 5 (15.2%) Escherichia coli. The amikacin, vancomycin, oxacillin, rifampicin and piperacillin-tazobactam showed antibiotics were effective against the tested strains. However, erythromycin didn't show effectiveness for the empirical therapy. Conclusion: The stratified of microbiological profile per site becomes a useful tool combined with analysis of general microbiological profile in decision making regardings the empirical antibiotic theraphy.

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Author Biographies

Geziella Aurea Aparecida Damasceno Souza

Especialização em Bioestatística pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais. Biomédica com habilitação em Análises Clínicas pela Faculdade de Saúde Ibituruna.

Lúcia Maria Garcia, Hospital Universitário Clemente de Faria

Mestre em Ciências da Saúde pela Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros e Analista Universitária da Saúde da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Brasil.

Silvana da Silva Rocha

Especialização em Farmacologia e graduação em Farmácia pela Faculdade de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano Santo Agostinho.

Ana Paula Ferreira Maciel

Mestrado em andamento em Ciências da Saúde pela Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros. Especialização em Educação Profissionalizante na área da Enfermagem pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Especialização em Gestão Clínica pela faculdade Senac Minas. Especialização em Saúde da Família modalidade Residência para Enfermeiros pela Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros. Analista Universitária de Saúde pela Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros - Enfermeira do Serviço de Controle de Infecção Hospitalar. Professora da Faculdade de Saúde Ibituruna e Faculdades Unidas do Norte de Minas, Brasil.

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Published

2016-01-04

How to Cite

Souza, G. A. A. D., Garcia, L. M., Rocha, S. da S., & Maciel, A. P. F. (2016). Microbiological profile of skin and soft tissue infections from inpatient at University hospital. Revista De Epidemiologia E Controle De Infecção, 6(1), 33-36. https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v6i1.5901

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2016)

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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