Prevalence of Post-operative Wound Infections in Rural Area of Latur District
Journal: Walawalkar International Medical Journal (Vol.2, No. 1)Publication Date: 2015-12-11
Authors : Vikram Rajput; Basawraj Warad; Anupam Takwale; Saurabh Ajalkar;
Page : 16-21
Keywords : Postoperative; Wound Infection; E. coli; SSI; Organisms;
Abstract
Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) continues to be a major source of morbidity following operative procedures. The modern surgeon cannot escape the responsibility of dealing with infections, having the knowledge for the appropriate use of aseptic and antiseptic technique, proper use of prophylactic and therapeutic antibiotics, and adequate monitoring and support with novel surgical and pharmacologic as well as nonpharmacologic aids. Objective: To study the most common organisms encountered in postoperative wound infections and to find out the most effective Antibiotics in case of Post Operative Wound Infections. Methodology: It is an Observational study done on 50 operated cases of post operative wounds. Results: Most common microorganism encountered in present series was E. coli in 13 cases (26%). Least common micro organism was Proteus (2%). E. coli was also encountered in mixed culture with Kleibsiella, Pseudomonas and Citrobacter. Most effective antibiotic in present series was Imipenem. Other common effective antibiotics were Amikacin, Netillin,Piperacillin, Tetracycline and Gentamycin. Least effective antibiotics were Penicillin, Cefotaxime, Cefuroxime and Cefoxitin. Conclusion: E. coli was the most common organism cultured. Imipenem and Amikacin were the most effective antibiotics.
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