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Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in skin isolates from hospital acquired infections
AM Sajna, Maria Kuruvilla, Shalini Shenoy, Gopal Krishna Bhat
Department of Dermatology and Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India
Correspondence Address:
Maria Kuruvilla
Dept. of Dermatology, K.M.C. Attavar, Mangalore
India
Correspondence Address:
Maria Kuruvilla
Dept. of Dermatology, K.M.C. Attavar, Mangalore
India
| How to cite this article: Sajna A M, Kuruvilla M, Shenoy S, Bhat GK. Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in skin isolates from hospital acquired infections. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1999;65:222-224 |
Copyright: (C)1999 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
Eighty-four isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) obtained from nosocomial infections were screened for methicillin resistance, which was found to be about 40.47%. This indicates a rising trend in the incidence of MRSA over the previous years. Early detection of resistant strains as well as prudent use of antibiotics can help to combat the global problem of resistance.
Keywords: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Nosocomical infections
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