TY  - JOUR
T1  - Characterization of Methicillin-Resistant  Staphylococcus aureus from Adult Out-Patients Visiting Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara
A1  - Felix Oghenemaro Enwa
A1  - Olivia Sochi Egbule
A1  - Levison Obaro Oyubu
A1  - Cynthia Nguevese Damera
A1  - Tovia Osose Momoh
JF  - Journal of Biochemical Technology
JO  - J Biochem Technol
SN  - 0974-2328
Y1  - 2023
VL  - 14
IS  - 4
DO  - 10.51847/I5U79fysvK
SP  - 15
EP  - 18
N2  - Staphylococcus aureus poses a cause of concern in various healthcare settings, causing a number of infections ranging from mild to severe. The evolution of new genetically distinct multi-drug resistant strains, such as the Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, has only amplified the problem. Having efficient data on the local antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of this pathogen is necessary for the selection of appropriate antibiotics for combating infections that may arise from Staphylococcus aureus. To characterize methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus among adult out-patients visiting Delta State University Teaching Hospital, for each sample obtained, staphylococcus aureus was first isolated, and the identity of the isolates was confirmed by carrying out Biochemical reactions. Briefly, a Mueller-Hinton agar plate was prepared, and the test organism was inoculated. Results were interpreted as resistant or susceptible. Out of 95 samples taken and tested, Staphylococcus aureus accounted for 25 (26.7%). Antibiotic susceptibility testing carried out using the Disk diffusion method showed that 68% of specimens of confirmed Staphylococcus aureus were resistant to Oxacillin. About 32% of isolates were sensitive to it. The findings of this study show that the resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus is the predominant strain considered in the study population. This will be a guide in proper prescription to prevent further increase in bacteria resistance. 
UR  - https://jbiochemtech.com/article/characterization-of-methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus-aureus-from-adult-out-patients-visiting-de-xjkisbuf3gulcp8
ER  -