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

Antibiotic Sensitivity and Clinical Outcome for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

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.