Riaz Hussain, Liaqat Ali Dogar, Muhaqmmad Zafar Iqbal.
Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolate in Healthy Staff of Health Care Personals (HCPs) in Nishtar Hospital, Multan.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;8(1):168-71.

Aim: To know the prevalence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among the HCPs of Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Methods: A Study was conducted on approximately124 samples of nasal swab taken from HCPs (Medical and Para-medical) working in the concern clinical departments of Nishtar Hospital, Multan from January 2012 to March 2012 for culture and sensitivity. Samples included for study were from Surgical Units, Medical Units, O.T., Gynae and Obs. Units, Paediatric Units, and TB Chest Units. Results: Almost 117(94%) HCPs were found to harbor S. aureus organism. Of these, 83(71%) were carriers of MSSA and 34(29%) HCPs were MRSA positive, 13 (38%) HCPs were from Surgical Units, 9(27%) from O.T, 4(13%) from Medical Units, 3(9%) from Gynae & Obstetrics Units, 3(9%) from Paeditric Units and 2(4%) from TB Chest Units. Among the 124 HCPs that were screened, 70(56%) were Males and 54(44%) were Females. Out of this, male MRSA carriers were 17 (50%) and Female MRSA carriers were also 17(50%). Conclusion: High prevalence of MRSA in hospital setting indicating need of good control measures.

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