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Published on in Vol 6, No 1 (2014):

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Antibiotic Sensitivity and Clinical Outcome for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Antibiotic Sensitivity and Clinical Outcome for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Authors of this article:

Dennis O. Laryea1 ;   Yaw A. Amoako2 ;   Joyce Asamoah1
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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a strain of Staphylococcus aureus resistant to methicillin/oxacillin. No active efforts exist at identifying cases of MRSA in Ghana. We reviewed laboratory and clinical data on cases of MRSA and identified a total of 74 cases. A significant number of cases among neonates. Most isolates were from blood and the majority were sensitive to Vancomycin. Septicaemia was the commonest clinical diagnosis. 6 deaths were recorded among cases. Our review indicates MRSA is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. We recommend the establishment of a surveillance system and guidelines for managing MRSA.