Volume : 7, Issue : 8, August - 2018

A 4 YEAR STUDY OF METHCILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS ISOLATES FROM A TERTIARY DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO MIC VALUES

Dr S. Shaikh, Dr S. Arora, Ms H. Pandya

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;A retrospective analysis of Methicillin resistant isolates reported over the past 4 years was done. The sample types,</p> <div>the isolate species and susceptibility pattern were analyzed. MIC values were also looked discerned.The isolates</div> <div>were identi􀃶ed and susceptibility was done by Vitek 2 Compact using updated CLSI guidelines.Conclusion:Incidence of MRSA continue to be</div> <div>high. Skin and soft tissue infections is the predominant presentation followed by bacteremia. Staphylococcus aureus is the predominant</div> <div>species isolated . No VISA or VRSA in our study.Clindamycin, Vancomycin, Daptomycin and Linezolid are likely to show increased resistance in</div> <div>the future unless we use them judiciously.Tetracycline and Tigecyline group are useful options.</div>