FREQUENCY OF MRSA IN PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH RECURRENT SKIN INFECTION IN SKIN UNIT HAYATABAD MEDICAL COMPLEX (HMC) PESHAWAR

ABSTRACT
Objective: To compare frequency of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) between outdoor and admitted
patients with recurrent skin infections in patients presenting to skin unit ,Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar.
Material and Methods: This Cross Sectional analytical study was conducted in Dermatology Unit of Hayatabad Medical
Complex and Pathology Department, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. This research was completed within the
period of 06 months i.e. from mid of March 2015 to mid of September 2015. Non-probability sampling technique was
used for the purpose of data collection.
Results: In the present study 100 cases of different dermatological diseases with superadded bacterial infections were
enrolled in Dermatology unit of HMC Peshawar. Out of 100 specimens 50 were collected from patients admitted in skin
ward while 50 from skin OPD. Total of 82% (82/100) patients with Staph aureus isolates identified. The collected data
was analyzed through a computer software SPSS, version 19.
Conclusion: Staphylococcus aureus continues to be a dangerous pathogen for both community (general population) as
well as hospital staff. MRSA infections are increasing in general populations and also in admitted patients in skin unit of
HMC. There is also increased incidence of morbidity and high ratio of mortality in these patients due to MRSA infections.
Key Words: MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus), Recurrence, Skin Infection