INTRODUCTION: Wounds can be colonized by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). METHODS: We evaluated the prevalence of S. aureus and MRSA in the wounds of patients treated at Basic Health Units in Brazil and identified risk factors associated with their presence. RESULTS: The prevalence rates of S. aureus and MRSA were 51.5% and 8.7%, respectively. There was a correlation between the presence of S. aureus in wounds and nostrils (p<0.01). A positive association was detected between S. aureus infection and previous benzylpenicillin use (p=0.02). No associations were observed for MRSA. CONCLUSIONS: Multidrug-resistant pathogens are present in primary healthcare settings in Brazil.
INTRODUCTION: Wounds can be colonized by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). METHODS: We evaluated the prevalence of S. aureus and MRSA in the wounds of patients treated at Basic Health Units in Brazil and identified risk factors associated with their presence. RESULTS: The prevalence rates of S. aureus and MRSA were 51.5% and 8.7%, respectively. There was a correlation between the presence of S. aureus in wounds and nostrils (p<0.01). A positive association was detected between S. aureus infection and previous benzylpenicillin use (p=0.02). No associations were observed for MRSA. CONCLUSIONS: Multidrug-resistant pathogens are present in primary healthcare settings in Brazil.
Authors: Nathalia Bibiana Teixeira; Carlos Magno Castelo Branco Fortaleza; Matheus Cristovam de Souza; Thais Aline Monteiro Pereira; Bibiana Prada de Camargo Colenci; Maria de Lourdes Ribeiro de Souza da Cunha Journal: Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob Date: 2021-02-10 Impact factor: 3.944
Authors: Rolando Paternina-de la Ossa; Seila Israel do Prado; Maria Célia Cervi; Denissani Aparecida Ferrari Dos Santos Lima; Roberto Martinez; Fernando Bellissimo-Rodrigues Journal: Braz J Infect Dis Date: 2018-10-30 Impact factor: 3.257