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Nasal Carriage of Methicillin Resistant Stapylococcus aureus among Healthcare Workers in University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital
Abstract
Background: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been recognized as an important pathogen causing Nosocomial infections with severe consequences despite antibiotic therapy. Nasal carriage among healthcare workers, play an important role in the transmission of this organism within the hospital setting.
Objectives: To determine the MRSA carriage rate among health care workers’ in University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital
Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross sectional studies on healthcare workers (HCW) in University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital Nigeria. A total of 385 healthcare workers and students on rotation in all surgical units, intensive care unit (ICU), accident and emergency, operating theatre and special care baby unit were randomly recruited and screened for nasal carriage of MRSA using nasal swab.
Results: The overall carriage rate of MRSA was 13.5%; it was higher among Nurses and in ICU/theatre. The MRSA isolates showed variable resistant to commonly used antibiotics but are highly sensitive to clindamycin and mupiricin.
Conclusion: Periodic screening of HCWs and decolonization of carriers should be considered.
