5. Frequency of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Diabetic Foot Infections
Makil Shah1, Mohammad Shoaib1, Abdul Razaq2, Mohammad Ashraf3 and Wasim Ahmad4
ABSTRACT
Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine the frequency of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus in diabetic foot infections.
Study Design: Descriptive / cross sectional study.
Place and Duration: This study was conducted at the Department of Surgery, Bannu Medical College Bannu from 03.06.2014 to 02-12-2015.
Materials and Methods: In this study, a total of 140 patients presenting with diabetic foot ulcers were recruited through consecutive sampling and subjected to detection of MRSA.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 42.2 + 8.3 years. We had 51.4% males & 48.6% females in the study population. MRSA was detected in 23.6% of diabetic feet.
Conclusion: MRSA is a highly prevalent problem among our local population with diabetic foot and we recommend more research studies focusing on its risk factors so that preventive measures may be taken.
Key Words: Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic foot, Staphylococcus aureus, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Citation of articles: Shah M, Shoaib M, Razaq A, Ashraf M, Ahmad W. Frequency of Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus in Diabetic Foot Infections. Med Forum 2017;28(9):17-20.