Antibiotic Sensitivity and Clinical Outcome for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Authors

  • Dennis O. Laryea Public Health Unit, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi
  • Yaw A. Amoako Department of Medicine, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi
  • Joyce Asamoah Public Health Unit, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v6i1.5038

Abstract

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a strain of Staphylococcus aureus resistant to methicillin/oxacillin. No active efforts exist at identifying cases of MRSA in Ghana. We reviewed laboratory and clinical data on cases of MRSA and identified a total of 74 cases. A significant number of cases among neonates. Most isolates were from blood and the majority were sensitive to Vancomycin. Septicaemia was the commonest clinical diagnosis. 6 deaths were recorded among cases. Our review indicates MRSA is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. We recommend the establishment of a surveillance system and guidelines for managing MRSA.

Author Biography

Dennis O. Laryea, Public Health Unit, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi

Dr Laryea has worked in Public Health Surveillance since 2008 and has keen interest in emerging and neglected infectious diseases. He aims to highlight the public health importance of conditions as MRSA infections despite the high burden of other infectious diseases in Ghana. A trained, Physician he specialised in Public Health after obtaining an MPH from the University of the West of England. He is a Member of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons.

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Published

2014-03-03

How to Cite

Laryea, D. O., Amoako, Y. A., & Asamoah, J. (2014). Antibiotic Sensitivity and Clinical Outcome for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v6i1.5038

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Poster Presentations