DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2019.v07i02.024

Pages: 548-551

Introduction: Staphylococci have become one of the most common causes of nosocomial infections. Multidrug-resistant staphylococci pose a growing problem for human health. The rise of drug-resistant virulent strains of Staphylococcus aureus, particularly methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is a serious problem in the treatment and control of staphylococcal infections. Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of methicillin resistant S.aureus. Materials and methods: Methicillin resistance detection was performed using cefoxitin disc (30μg). Isolates of S. aureus showing zone of inhibition ≤ 21 mm & CoNS < 24 mm were considered as methicillin resistant (mec A positive). Results: Methicillin resistance detection was performed using cefoxitin disc (30μg). Isolates of S. aureus showing zone of inhibition ≤21 mm & CoNS< 24 mm were considered as methicillin resistant (mec A positive). Conclusion: Increasing prevalence of MRSA is posing a great challenge. Rational use of antibiotics, institutional antibiotic policy and proper hand hygiene may help to counter this challenge.