Descriptive cross-sectional analysis of bacteria and their antibiotic resistance patterns in surgical patients, highlighting urgent need for better infection control.
Key Points
Out of 104 specimens, 63 (60.6%) were culture-positive for gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Staphylococcus aureus was the most common pathogen, accounting for 23.1% of isolates, with high resistance to common antibiotics.
Gram-negative bacteria showed substantial resistance to ceftazidime (96.0%) and ciprofloxacin (82.4%), indicating serious treatment challenges.
Continuous monitoring and rational antibiotic use are crucial to combat the rising resistance and improve patient outcomes.