Open AccessPrevalencia de portación nasal de Staphylococcus aureus en niños con discapacidad
Author(s) -
Clotilde Molin,
Elvira del Valle Ortíz,
Patricia Barrios Lezcano,
Sonia Hermosa Sánchez,
María González Santander,
Sara Ayala Noguera,
María Sánchez Duarte,
Lidia Cantero Almeida
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
revista facultad de ciencias de la salud udes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2422-1074
DOI - 10.20320/rfcsudes.v3i1.104
Subject(s) - staphylococcus aureus , medicine , carriage , population , methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus , epidemiology , microbiology and biotechnology , environmental health , biology , bacteria , pathology , genetics
Colonization of the nasal mucosa by Staphylococcus aureus set a carrier state. Which is recognized as a potential source of infection and a high risk factor for subsequent invasive infections. The prevalence of nasal carriage of this germ in disabled children in Paraguay is not known, thus contributing to the knowledge of their frequency and evaluate the profile of sensitivity to common antimicrobials was conducted this study, from May to July 2015. Objective: to determine the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage and profile of antimicrobial resistance in disabled children. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study in which 80 nasal swabs of children, who attended the service laboratory of SENADIS (Secretaria Nacional por los Derechos Humanos de las Personas con Discapacidad). The identification and sensitivity of germ was accomplished by conventional testing. Results: 80 pediatric patients, 46 boys and 34 girls. 18 isolates of Staphylococcus aureus were obtained, corresponding to a prevalence of 22,5%. Susceptibility testing indicated that 14 strains were MSSA (Methicillin – Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus) and 4 RMSA ( Methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus). Conclusion: The prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus in a population with its own characteristics provides valuable data for the epidemiology, reflecting the need for continued vigilance and take steps to reduce associated infections. The detection of RMAR evidences their progress; it is important to evaluate the empirical treatment to primary care.