Open AccessEpidemiological profile of isolated bacteria in a public pediatric hospital
Author(s) -
Geisa Cristina Silva Alves,
Magna Cristina de Paiva,
André Oliveira Baldoni,
Cristina Sanches
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
revista de epidemiologia e controle de infecção
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2238-3360
DOI - 10.17058/reci.v10i4.14708
Subject(s) - acinetobacter baumannii , epidemiology , medicine , pediatric hospital , incidence (geometry) , klebsiella pneumoniae , staphylococcus aureus , infection control , bacteria , microbiology and biotechnology , environmental health , pseudomonas aeruginosa , pediatrics , biology , intensive care medicine , escherichia coli , biochemistry , genetics , physics , gene , optics
Background and objectives: In recent years the incidence of resistant bacteria has increased significantly and in Brazil there is little research on the subject regarding pediatric hospitals. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the epidemiological profile of the main bacteria recovered from biological samples of a Brazilian pediatric hospital. Methods: This is a descriptive and retrospective study. The study was conducted over 24 months, based on reports of microbiological tests issued by the infection control service of a pediatric hospital located in the Center West of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. Results: A total of 4286 bacteria were recovered from biological samples, of which 1107 (25.82 %) were responsible for infections related to health care (IRHC) at the institution of origin. The main microorganisms identified were Pseudomonas aureuginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Conclusion: The prevalence profile of the bacteria recovered from the biological samples was similar to the studies conducted internationally.