Key result
Surgical site infections developed in 21% of patients following elective surgery, with Staphylococcus aureus being the most prevalent causative organism.
Why the study?
Despite advances in aseptic techniques, surgical site infections remain a leading cause of nosocomial infections and healthcare-associated morbidity in developing countries, prompting an assessment of their pattern and etiological factors.
Cross-Sectional (n=160)
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Surgical site infections occurred in 21% of post-surgical patients in a Bangladeshi hospital, predominantly caused by Staphylococcus aureus and associated with comorbidities like hypertension, diabetes, and anemia.
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High SSI rates with S. aureus predominance signal local surveillance needs; hypothesis-generating pending prospective validation.
Islam et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Surgical site infection (n=160). Elective surgical procedures was evaluated on Incidence of surgical site infection (SSI). Surgical site infections developed in 21% of patients following elective surgery, with Staphylococcus aureus being the most prevalent causative organism.
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