The Resistance of Staphylococcus Species to Different Antibiotics in Al-Kharj City
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 35–41 · Published 23 May 2020
10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i730457Abstract
Introduction: Infections caused by Staphylococcus species can spread not only in hospitals but also in the community and in other healthcare institutions. These organisms were known for its capability to acquire resistance to various classes of antibiotics. Methods: The antibiotic susceptibility and resistance rates of S. aureus strains isolated from numerous clinical samples at a public hospital in Al-kharj city were collected from the monthly antibiogram prepared by the laboratory department in the hospital. Results: The bacterial culture results found that there were 450 Staphylococcus species; the majority of bacteria were Staphylococcus aureus. Some medications such as Vancomycin, Linezolid still very effective in treating Staphylococcus infections. Conclusion: S. aureus infections were common in Alkharj city and the resistance is widespread for staphylococci species, mainly MRSA. To reduce the resistance rate antimicrobial stewardship programs should be implemented and antibiotic susceptibility should be monitored continuously.
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