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  1. Knowledge, attitude and practice of food utensils hygiene amongst food handlers in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
    Siti Nurul Ain Saipullizan, Razalee Sedek, Sahilah Abd. Mutalib
    Sains Malaysiana, 2018;47:1527-1533.
    This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) amongst food handlers in food utensils
    hygiene and presence of bacterial contamination on food utensils. There were two approaches used in this study. In the
    first approach, 134 of food handlers from 75 food premises were interviewed via questionnaires to assess their knowledge,
    attitude and practice. In the second approach, the presence of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and total coliform
    of 225 utensils (knives (75), chopping boards (75) and dish plates (75)) was examined. The result showed that the food
    handlers had sufficient level of knowledge (80.5%), attitude (87.4%) and practice (90.1%). Highest contamination was
    found on the chopping boards for the presence of S. aureus (82.8%), E. coli (9.7%) and total coliform (73.9%). Logistic
    regression analysis showed that knowledge contributes to the presence of E. coli on the dish plates; and total coliform
    on the knives. Thus, ongoing training that focused on food utensils hygiene must be emphasized to improve knowledge,
    attitude and practice amongst the food handlers.
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections
  2. Fulltext Effect of Javanese turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.) extract on natural microflora of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajur-caju) and its sensory acceptability
    Lew, K.F., Goh, G.L, Son, R., Rukayadi, Y.
    International Food Research Journal, 2015;22(6):2446-2451.
    MyJurnal
    The effects of methanolic extract of Javanese turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.) at different level of concentrations on the inactivation of Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas spp. and Staphylococcus aureus in oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) were investigated. This study was conducted principally for the achievement on the best combination between the
    susceptibility of C. xanthorrhiza extract on natural microflora and foodborne pathogenic bacteria with the sensory acceptability of the soaked oyster mushroom. Three different concentrations (g/ml), 0.05%, 0.50% and 5.00%, of C. xanthorrhiza extract prepared with dilution method were designed as sanitizing agent in treating the oyster mushroom at 5 minutes and 10 minutes.
    There was significance reduction in the survival of microbial load between the untreated fresh oyster mushroom and those soaked with 0.05%, 0.50% and 5.00% rhizome extract (P
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections
  3. Fulltext Candida sp. as a starter culture for cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) beans fermentation
    Mahazar, N. H., Sufian, N. F., Meor Hussin, A. S., Norhayati, H., Mathawan, M., Rukayadi, Y.
    International Food Research Journal, 2015;22(5):1783-1787.
    MyJurnal
    Two cocoa bean fermentation methods (spontaneous fermentation and the use of starter culture) for 7 days fermentation were compared in terms of safety and quality fermented beans. Candida sp. was used as a starter culture in this study. The safety of the fermented cocoa beans were measured by the growth colonies of pathogenic microorganisms namely Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp., Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas sp., on Bacillus cereus agar, eosin-methylene blue (EMB) agar, xylose lysine deoxycholate (XLD) agar, Baird-Parker agar (BPA), and Pseudomonas agar, respectively. B. cereus, E. coli and Salmonella sp. were early present in both fermentations. Candida sp.-fermentation showed detection of B. cereus at 5.34 log10 CFU/g and absence after 24 hours of fermentation while in spontaneous-fermentation B. cereus was too few to count. Moreover, the log10 E. coli number in Candida sp.-fermentation and spontaneous-fermentation were reduced from 5.72 to 3.66 and from 7.15 to 4.46 on day 1 to day 3, respectively. There were no presences of pathogenic microorganisms on day 5 and day 7 for both fermentations. In term of quality, proximate analysis of spontaneous-fermentation resulted that the content of moisture, ash, fat, crude protein, crude fibre and carbohydrate was 56.47%, 2.32%, 3.17%, 7.02%, 28.14% and 2.88%, meanwhile for the Candida sp.-fermentation was 53.96%, 2.19%, 3.44%, 8.25%, 25.46% and 6.70%, respectively. This study showed that both fermentations are considered to be safe and there is no significant difference in proximate value in fermented cocoa beans from spontaneous-fermentation and Candida sp.-fermentation.
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections
  4. Fulltext Cosmos caudatus Kunth. extract reduced number of microflora in oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
    Yusoff, N. A. H., Sanuan, F. M., Rukayadi, Y.
    International Food Research Journal, 2015;22(5):1837-1842.
    MyJurnal
    Nowadays consumer is more demand on natural foodstuff instead of synthetic product due to their concern on health. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of C. caudatus extract on the number of microflora in oyster mushroom at different concentration of C. caudatus extract and exposure time using dilution method. The results showed that the number of microorganisms (Log10 CFU/g) in oyster mushroom in term of Total Plate Count (TPC), Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were 6.13 ± 0.04, 6.15 ± 0.09, 5.97 ± 0.04, and 6.46 ± 0.00, respectively. The effect of C. caudatus extract on microflora in oyster mushroom at concentrations of 0.00%, 0.05%, 0.5%, and 5.0% with exposure time of 0, 5, 10, and 15 min demonstrated that the reduction number of microflora in oyster mushroom was dependent on the concentration of C. caudatus extract and exposure times. The number of TPC (Log10 CFU/g) in oyster mushroom was significantly reduced after treated with C. caudatus extract at concentration of 0.05% for 15 min; 6.13 ± 0.04 reduced to 2.62 ± 0.07. Moreover, B. cereus (Log10 CFU/g) in oyster mushroom was significantly reduced by treatment of C. caudatus extract at concentration of 0.05% for 5 min; 6.15 ± 0.09 reduced to 3.77 ± 0.15. Meanwhile, the number of E. coli (Log10 CFU/g) in oyster mushroom was significantly reduced at concentration of 0.05% for 10 min; 5.97 ± 0.04 reduced to 3.21 ± 0.13. Lastly, the survival number of S. aureus in oyster mushroom was significantly reduced after treated with C. caudatus extract at concentration of 0.05% for 15 min; 6.46 ± 0.00 reduced to 4.83 ± 0.07. In conclusion, C. caudatus extract has potentiality to be developed as natural sanitizer for rinsing raw food materials such as oyster mushroom.
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections
  5. Fulltext Percutaneous central venous catheterisation in critically ill children
    Goh AYT, Lum LCS, Chan PWK, Roziah M
    Med J Malaysia, 1998 Dec;53(4):413-6.
    PMID: 10971986
    An 18-month analysis of 52 percutaneously placed central venous catheters in 48 critically ill children was done. Success rate were 91.7% (33/36) and 93.8% (15/16) for femoral and non-femoral catheters respectively. Presence of hypotension (48.1%) and significant coagulopathy (26.9%) did not affect the success rate significantly. Minor bleeding and venous congestion was seen in 5.5% (2/36) of patients with femoral catheters. Infections were found in 2.7% (1/36) of femoral and 6.6% (1/15) of non-femoral catheters. The low incidence of complications and the relative ease of insertion makes the femoral route the preferred site for trainee medical officers in critically ill children when central access is indicated.
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections/etiology
  6. Fulltext Frequent nasopharyngeal suctioning as a risk factor associated with neonatal coagulase-negative staphylococcal colonisation and sepsis
    Boo NY, Suhaida AR, Rohana J
    Singapore Med J, 2015 Mar;56(3):164-8.
    PMID: 25532513
    This case-control study aimed to determine whether catheter use was significantly associated with coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) colonisation and/or sepsis in neonates.
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections/etiology*
  7. Fulltext Functional Properties of Antimicrobial Neem Leaves Extract Based Macroalgae Biofilms for Potential Use as Active Dry Packaging Applications
    Oyekanmi AA, Kumar USU, H P S AK, Olaiya NG, Amirul AA, Rahman AA, et al.
    Polymers (Basel), 2021 May 20;13(10).
    PMID: 34065404 DOI: 10.3390/polym13101664
    Antimicrobial irradiated seaweed-neem biocomposite films were synthesized in this study. The storage functional properties of the films were investigated. Characterization of the prepared films was conducted using SEM, FT-IR, contact angle, and antimicrobial test. The macroscopic and microscopic including the analysis of the functional group and the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry test revealed the main active constituents present in the neem extract, which was used an essential component of the fabricated films. Neem leaves' extracts with 5% w/w concentration were incorporated into the matrix of seaweed biopolymer and the seaweed-neem bio-composite film were irradiated with different dosages of gamma radiation (0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 kGy). The tensile, thermal, and the antimicrobial properties of the films were studied. The results revealed that the irradiated films exhibited improved functional properties compared to the control film at 1.5 kGy radiation dosage. The tensile strength, tensile modulus, and toughness exhibited by the films increased, while the elongation of the irradiated bio-composite film decreased compared to the control film. The morphology of the irradiated films demonstrated a smoother surface compared to the control and provided surface intermolecular interaction of the neem-seaweed matrix. The film indicated an optimum storage stability under ambient conditions and demonstrated no significant changes in the visual appearance. However, an increase in the moisture content was exhibited by the film, and the hydrophobic properties was retained until nine months of the storage period. The study of the films antimicrobial activities against Staphylococcus aureus (SA), and Bacillus subtilis (BS) indicated improved resistance to bacterial activities after the incorporation of neem leaves extract and gamma irradiation. The fabricated irradiated seaweed-neem bio-composite film could be used as an excellent sustainable packaging material due to its effective storage stability.
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections
  8. Florid peripheral stigmata of staphylococcus aureus infective endocarditis
    Yew KL, Razali F
    Acute Card Care, 2015;17(2):32.
    PMID: 26458028 DOI: 10.3109/17482941.2015.1066822
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections/pathology*
  9. Fulltext Rapid detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by a newly developed dry reagent-based polymerase chain reaction assay
    Al-Talib H, Yean CY, Al-Khateeb A, Hasan H, Ravichandran M
    J Microbiol Immunol Infect, 2014 Dec;47(6):484-90.
    PMID: 23927820 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmii.2013.06.004
    Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major pathogen responsible for significant numbers of nosocomial and community-acquired infections worldwide. Molecular diagnosis for MRSA nasal carriers is increasingly important for rapid detection and screening of MRSA colonization because the conventional methods are time consuming and labor intensive. However, conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests still require cold-chain storage as well as trained personnel, which makes them unsuitable for rapid high-throughput analysis. The aim of this study was to develop a thermostabilized PCR assay for MRSA in a ready-to-use form that requires no cold chain.
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections/diagnosis*; Staphylococcal Infections/microbiology
  10. Fulltext Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage among patients and healthcare workers in a hospital in Kelantan, Malaysia
    Al-Talib H, Yean CY, Hasan H, Nik Zuraina NM, Ravichandran M
    Pol J Microbiol, 2013;62(1):109-12.
    PMID: 23829087
    Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage is a common source of nosocomial infection and colonization. The aim of the present study was to assess the burden of methicillin-resistant S. aureus nasal carriage, its association with factors of interest including its genetic relationships. The prevalence of S. aureus nasal carriage was found to be 28.7%. This study showed that patients with a history of previous antibiotic intake, nasogastric tube, and longer hospitalization had a significantly high risk of being MRSA nasal carriers. The genetic relationship of all 34 nasal MRSA isolates revealed four major clusters of isolates, and there was a relationship between MRSA isolated from inpatients and healthcare workers.
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections/microbiology*; Staphylococcal Infections/epidemiology*
  11. Comparative evaluation of five culture media with triplex PCR assay for detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
    Al-Talib H, Yean CY, Al-khateeb A, Singh KK, Hasan H, Al-Jashamy K, et al.
    Curr Microbiol, 2010 Jul;61(1):1-6.
    PMID: 20033170 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-009-9567-8
    The emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is responsible for nosocomial and community-acquired infections. Hence, rapid and accurate laboratory diagnosis of MRSA is a vital constituent of control measures. The present study evaluated five different methods for the identification of MRSA. A total of 207 S. aureus clinical isolates that consisted of 89 MRSA and 118 methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) strains confirmed by PCR were tested. MRSA strains were evaluated by five different methods: chromogenic MRSA agar (CMRSA), oxacillin resistance screening agar base (ORSAB), mannitol salt oxacillin agar (MSO), mannitol salt cefoxitin agar with two different concentrations of cefoxitin [4 microg/ml (MSC-4) and 6 microg/ml (MSC-6)]. The results of the different methods were compared to mecA PCR as the gold standard. MSC-6 showed only six false-positive MRSA in comparison with PCR. The sensitivities and specificities of MSC-6, MSC-4, MSO-4, ORSAB, and CMRSA were as follows: 98.9/94.9%, 100/83.1%, 89.9/87.3%, 97.8/96.6%, and 95.5/94.9%, respectively. In comparison with PCR, it was found that both MSC-6 and ORSAB were relatively the least expensive screening tests ($0.70 and $1.00, respectively). In conclusion, all methods were comparable, but MSC-6 was the least expensive medium for MRSA screening.
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections/microbiology
  12. Fatal necrotizing pneumonia caused by Panton-Valentine leukocidin-producing hospital-acquired Staphylococcus aureus: a case report
    Al-Talib H, Hasan H, Yean CY, Al-Ashwal SM, Ravichandran M
    Jpn J Infect Dis, 2011;64(1):58-60.
    PMID: 21266757
    Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL) is a cytotoxin which causes leukocyte destruction and tissue necrosis. Although it is produced by fewer than 5% of Staphylococcus aureus strains, PVL-producing S. aureus is emerging as a serious problem worldwide. There has been a marked increase in the incidence of necrotizing lung infections with a very high mortality associated with these strains. This report describes a fatal case of hospital-acquired necrotizing pneumonia caused by PVL-positive methicillin-susceptible S. aureus in a patient with a brain tumor.
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections/complications; Staphylococcal Infections/microbiology
  13. Fulltext Relationship between Routine Handling Practices with Potential Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from Contact Lenses Among Students in UiTM Negeri Sembilan
    Adam Zafdri Md Zali, Rashidah Iberahim
    Journal of Academia Universiti Teknologi MARA Negeri Sembilan, 2021;9(1):106-116.
    MyJurnal
    Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus are types of bacteria known to cause bacterial keratitis. Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes bacterial keratitis by adhering to the surface of the contact lenses, when the P. aeruginosa are in contact with the eye, resulting in infectious keratitis. As for Staphylococcus aureus, when there is a predisposing factor such as wearing expired or extended use of contact lenses (contact lenses that can be used continually for up to one week even while sleeping) weaken the individual defences and leads to the development of bacterial keratitis. Both bacteria are capable to infect eye cornea and lead to bacterial keratitis through contact lenses wearer. The findings of this study provide information on the importance of routine practices in handling contact lenses to help reduce the incidence of bacterial keratitis caused by wear contact lenses in an individual. The side effect of wearing contact lenses such as redness of the eye and keratitis due to the infection by pathogenic bacteria which comes from the behavior and low hygiene level management of individual had led the study to create awareness to contact lenses wearer. In this study, 25 soft and hard contact lenses with purposed for colored or toric contact lenses were obtained among UiTM Negeri Sembilan students. The users required to answer the questionnaire form regarding the type, behavior, and routine practices of their contact lenses. Pathogenic bacteria were isolated using the cotton swab technique and cultured on nutrient broth. The streak technique was used to cultured bacteria from broth to nutrient agar, blood agar, and MacConkey agar. Later, the identification of bacteria was carried out using biochemical tests and microscopic observation. From the laboratory results, 84% of the tested contact lenses contained pathogenic bacteria on their surface. These findings concluded that the presences of pathogenic microorganisms on the contact lenses used closely related to the behavior in handling and hygenic practices level by the contact lenses users.
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections
  14. Fulltext Infected Non-union of Tibia Treated with Ilizarov External Fixator: Our Experience
    Fahad S, Habib AA, Awais MB, Umer M, Rashid HU
    Malays Orthop J, 2019 Mar;13(1):36-41.
    PMID: 31001382 DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.1903.006
    Introduction: Tibia is the most common long bone fractured due its vulnerable subcutaneous location and most often associated with acquired complications of delayed union or non-union due to infection. Amongst the various treatment options to treat them, the Ilizarov external fixator application is considered superior due to its multiple advantages. The objective of this study was to analyse the role of Ilizarov fixation in infected tibial non-union, as well as to assess bony union and associated functional outcomes. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review was conducted for the duration between 1st January 2005 to 31st December 2016. Total of fifty-one patients with tibial non-union associated with infection who treated with the Ilizarov fixator were included in the study. Patient records were reviewed for union of bone, bone and functional outcomes and complications. Results: The most common organism for infection was identified to be Staphylococcus Aureus. At the time of final follow-up all patients had achieved union except two, one of whom had to undergo amputation due to non-union and sepsis. Majority of the patients had an excellent score as per ASAMI grading system for bone and function results. The most common complication noted was pin track infections. Conclusion: In our experience, Ilizarov external fixator is better suited for infected non-union of tibia because it can provide a stable mechanical environment, bone transport, correct deformities, and enable weight bearing and hence we recommend its use for the same.
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections
  15. Fulltext Association between single trough-based area under the curve estimation of vancomycin and treatment outcome among methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia patients
    Makmor-Bakry M, Ahmat A, Shamsuddin A, Lau CL, Ramli R
    Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther, 2019;51(3):218-223.
    PMID: 31434472 DOI: 10.5114/ait.2019.87362
    BACKGROUND: Failure of antibiotic treatment increases mortality of critically ill patients. This study investigated the association between the treatment resolution of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia and vancomycin pharmacokinetic variables.

    METHODS: A total of 28 critically ill patients were included in this study. All data were collected from medical, microbiology and pharmacokinetic records. The clinical response was evaluated on the basis of clinical and microbiological parameters. The 24-h area under the curve (AUC0-24) was estimated from a single trough level using established equations.

    RESULTS: Out of the 28 patients, 46% were classified as responders to vancomycin treatment. The trough vancomycin concentration did not differ between the responders and non-responders (15.02 ± 6.16 and 14.83 ± 4.80 μg mL-1; P = 0.929). High vancomycin minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was observed among the non-responders (P = 0.007). The ratio between vancomycin trough concentration and vancomycin MIC was significantly lower in the non-responder group (8.76 ± 3.43 vs. 12.29 ± 4.85 μg mL-1; P = 0.034). The mean ratio of estimated AUC0-24 and vancomycin MIC was 313.78 ± 117.17 μg h mL-1 in the non-responder group and 464.44 ± 139.06 μg h mL-1 in the responder group (P = 0.004). AUC0-24/MIC of ≥ 400 μg h mL-1 was documented for 77% of the responders and 27% of the non-responders (c2 = 7.03; P = 0.008).

    CONCLUSIONS: Ratio of trough concentration/MIC and AUC0-24/MIC of vancomycin are better predictors for MRSA treatment outcomes than trough vancomycin concentration or AUC0-24 alone. The single trough-based estimated AUC may be sufficient for the monitoring of treatment response with vancomycin.

    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections/drug therapy*; Staphylococcal Infections/microbiology
  16. Carboxymethylcellulose film for bacterial wound infection control and healing
    Wong TW, Ramli NA
    Carbohydr Polym, 2014 Nov 4;112:367-75.
    PMID: 25129756 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.06.002
    Infection control and wound healing profiles of sodium carboxymethylcellulose (SCMC) films were investigated as a function of their anti-bacterial action, physical structures, polymer molecular weights and carboxymethyl substitution degrees. The films were prepared with in vitro polymer/film and in vivo microbe-colonized wound healing/systemic infection profiles examined. Adhesive high carboxymethyl substituted SCMC films aided healing via attaching to microbes and removing them from wound. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was removed via encapsulating in gelling low molecular weight SCMC film, whereas Staphylococcus aureus was trapped in tight folds of high molecular weight SCMC film. Incomplete microbe removal from wound did not necessary translate to inability to heal as microbe remnant at wound induced fibroblast migration and aided tissue reconstruction. Using no film nonetheless will cause systemic blood infection. SCMC films negate infection and promote wound healing via specific polymer-microbe adhesion, and removal of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa requires films of different polymer characteristics.
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections/prevention & control
  17. Fulltext Comparative study of bacteriology in recurrent tonsillitis among children and adults
    Loganathan A, Arumainathan UD, Raman R
    Singapore Med J, 2006 Apr;47(4):271-5.
    PMID: 16572236
    Diagnosis and treatment of acute tonsillitis are one of the most common problems seen at an otorhinolaryngology clinic in both adult and paediatric populations. Much has been written about bacteriology of recurrent tonsillitis but it remains a controversial topic. Despite the fact that tonsillitis is so common, consensus seems to be lacking as to the main causative organism and the differences between children and adults. The tonsillar core bacteriology of 233 patients with recurrent tonsillitis who underwent tonsillectomy from January 2000 to June 2003 is presented.
    Study site: inpatients, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections/diagnosis*
  18. Assessment of antibiofilm activity of magnesium fluoride nanoparticles-stabilized oil-in-water nanosized emulsion
    Shunmugaperumal T, Ramamurthy S
    Drug Dev Ind Pharm, 2012 Mar 12.
    PMID: 22409156 DOI: 10.3109/03639045.2012.665459
    Magnesium fluoride (MgF(2)) nanoparticles-stabilized oil-in-water nanosized emulsion was prepared and assessed for its antiadherent and antibiofilm activities over glass coupons against pathogenic microorganisms like Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections
  19. Fulltext A typical presentation of infective endocarditis
    Loong YY, Fadzli A, Lim PH, Rakhi G
    Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2005;1(1):67-69.
    We describe a patient who had fever and bilateral cortical blindness and was later found to have leaking intracerebral mycotic aneurysm secondary to Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis. He had a vegetation at the .tricuspid valve with evidence of systemic embolisation, however, chest radiograph did not reveal any evidence of pulmonary emboli.
    Keywords: Endocarditis, cortical blindness, mycotic aneurysm, Staphylococcus
    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections
  20. Inducible clindamycin resistance among clinical isolates of Staphylococci
    Ciraj AM, Vinod P, Sreejith G, Rajani K
    Indian J Pathol Microbiol, 2009 1 13;52(1):49-51.
    PMID: 19136780
    INTRODUCTION: Clinical failure of clindamycin therapy has been reported due to multiple mechanisms that confer resistance to macrolide, lincosamide and streptogramin antibiotics. This study was undertaken to detect the presence of inducible clindamycin resistance among clinical isolates of staphylococci.

    MATERIALS AND METHODS: The detection of inducible clindamycin resistance was performed by D-test using erythromycin and clindamycin discs as per CDC guidelines.

    RESULTS: Among the 244 clinical isolates of staphylococci studied, 32 (13.1%) showed inducible clindamycin resistance and belonged to the MLSBi phenotype. Among the MLS B i phenotypes, 10 isolates were methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (38.4% of the total MRSA), 16 were methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (12.9% of the total MSSA) and 6 were coagulase-negative staphylococci (6.3% of the total CONS).

    CONCLUSION: The test for inducible resistance to clindamycin should be included in the routine antibiotic susceptibility testing, as it will help in guiding therapy.

    Matched MeSH terms: Staphylococcal Infections/microbiology*
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