Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from the Nasal Mucosa of Medical Students at University Center in the Northwest Region, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Cross-sectional analysis reveals a 25% nasal colonization rate of staphylococcus aureus in medical students, indicating significant risks of multidrug resistance.
Key Points
25% of medical students were found to have nasal colonization by staphylococcus aureus, raising concerns about infection control.
Resistance rates were notably high for beta-lactam antibiotics at 92%, with only 20% sensitivity to cefoxitin.
A cross-sectional, descriptive, and observational study was conducted with 100 medical students to gather nasal swabs for analysis.
Continued surveillance and tailored strategies are crucial to manage the emergence of multidrug-resistant staphylococcus aureus strains.