A Bacteriological Study of Infections in  Burns Cases

Dr. Minesh G Vadsmiya; Dr. Hasumati L. Solanki; Dr. Vyoma Chudasama; Dr. (Mrs.) B.C. Purohit

Volume : III, Issue : III, March - 2014

A Bacteriological Study of Infections in Burns Cases

Dr. Minesh G Vadsmiya, Dr. Hasumati L. Solanki, Dr. Vyoma Chudasama, Dr. Mrs. B. C. Purohit

Abstract :

Infections with micro–organisms are very common in burn wound. Total 100 samples were studied for bacteriology and antibiotic sensitivity pattern. 79% of samples showed positive growth. Total 120 organisms were isolated. 51% samples showed single type of organisms and 49% of samples showed multiple types of organisms. Most common isolated organisms were Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebseilla spp., Staphylococcus aureus. Gram positive organisms were more common in early days of post–burn while gram negative bacteria were more common after 7 days of post–burn. All organisms showed maximum sensitivity to Ciprofloxacin(35%). Gram negative bacteria showed sensitivity to Amikacin(44%), Ciprofloxacin(24%). Gram positive bacteria were sensitive to Ampicillin/Sulbactam (76%), Ciprofloxacin(66%) and Lincomycin(60%). Most organisms were resistant to Gentamycin(99%) and Co–trimoxazole(95%). Organisms in mixed infection showed high degree of resistance to antibiotics as compared to single strains. From this study it is concluded that the empirical treatment with Amikacin or Ciprofloxacin should be started immediately