Antibiotic-resistance profile of bacteria isolated from patients with surgical site infections-Study at rural-based tertiary hospital

: Surgical site infections are common health care associated infections which results in significant morbidity and mortality of patient. SSI may lead to increase hospital stay and healthcare costs. The main aim of study was to find incidence rate of SSI and evaluate various risk factors. In the present study bacteriological profile and antibiotic resistant pattern of pathogens were analyzed. The current prospective study was carried out at a rural-based hospital, Vadodara. 350 operated cases from various departments were included in this study. Out of total 350 patient, 45 cases of surgical site infection were identified. Thus the incidence of SSI was 12.8%. The high prevalence of SSI was observed among male patient and patient in age group 35-60 years (42.2%). The statistical analysis results showed that type of wound (significant p value = 0.0001), duration of surgery >2 hours (significant p value = 0.031), diabetes (significant p value = 0.027), and prolonged hospital stay > 7 days (significant p value = 0.0001) were associated with SSI. The highest prevalence was of (31.1%) followed by (22.2%). The SSI rate in our current study was high. Consistent infection prevention and control measures need to be implemented at our hospital and proper surveillance need to be carried out.