Epidemiological Profile of Bacterial Infections in Burn Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Ibrahim Youssouf Ahmed, Benaissa Elmostafa, Belouad El Mehdi, Malihy Zakaria, Benlahlou Yassin, Maleb Adil, Chadli Mariama, Elouennass Mostafa
Primary Institution: Bacteriology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V Military Training Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR
Hypothesis
What is the epidemiological profile of bacterial infections in burn patients hospitalized in a specific department?
Conclusion
Non-fermentable gram-negative bacilli, particularly Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter species, are widespread in burn patients and show worrying levels of resistance to many antibiotics.
Supporting Evidence
- Of 548 samples, 366 were positive for bacterial infections.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii were the most frequently isolated bacteria.
- High resistance rates were observed in gram-negative bacteria, particularly Acinetobacter baumannii.
- Staphylococcus aureus showed moderate resistance to several antibiotics but remained susceptible to glycopeptides.
- The study highlights the importance of judicious antibiotic management in burn care units.
Takeaway
Burn patients often get infections from bacteria, and some of these bacteria are becoming harder to treat with antibiotics.
Methodology
This retrospective study analyzed 548 samples over five years, identifying bacterial strains and their antibiotic susceptibility.
Limitations
The study's single-centre, retrospective design may limit generalizability and the microbial flora may differ from other settings.
Participant Demographics
The study involved 188 patients, with a male/female sex ratio of 1.89 and a mean age of 47.1 years.
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