Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia
Research Article
Bacterial Profile, Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns and Associated Factors among Orthopedic Infection Suspected Cases in Selected Health Facilities of Wolaita Sodo, Southern Ethiopia
Author(s): Teshale Mulugeta, Genet Gebrehiwot, Abera Kumalo*, Ephrem Tsegay and Selam Niguse
Background: Orthopedic infection is related with significant morbidity and mortality. However, the problem is not well investigated in resource constrained settings.
Objectives: This study is aimed at determining bacterial profile, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and identifies associated factors among orthopedic infection.
Methods and materials: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 138 study participants visiting the selected hospitals in Wolaita Sodo from February to May 2019. Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Swabs were also collected and inoculated to blood and MacConkey gar. Bacterial identification was done by colony morphology, gram stain and standard biochemical tests. Antimicrobial susceptibility tests were done using Kirby Bauer disk diffusion.. View More»
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