High prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus in surgical units of Mulago hospital, Uganda
Author Information
Author(s): Kateete David P, Namazzi Sylvia, Okee Moses, Okeng Alfred, Baluku Hannington, Musisi Nathan L, Katabazi Fred A, Joloba Moses L, Ssentongo Robert, Najjuka Florence C
Primary Institution: Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of MRSA among patients, healthcare workers, and the environment in the burns units at Mulago hospital?
Conclusion
Hyper-virulent methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus is prevalent in the burns unit of Mulago hospital.
Supporting Evidence
- MRSA prevalence was found to be 46% among patients, healthcare workers, and the environment.
- All isolates were oxacillin resistant and mecA positive.
- High prevalence of multidrug resistant isolates was observed.
- SCCmec type I was the most common type found among the isolates.
Takeaway
Doctors found a lot of bad germs called MRSA in a hospital that can make people very sick, especially in the burns unit.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study collected samples from patients, healthcare workers, and the environment in the burns units and tested for MRSA using culture and molecular methods.
Limitations
The study was limited to two surgical units and may not represent all surgical wards in Uganda.
Participant Demographics
Samples were collected from 25 patients, 36 healthcare workers, and 39 environmental sources.
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