Microbiological profile and susceptibility pattern of surgical site infections related to orthopaedic trauma

ConclusionSSI in orthopaedic trauma can be associated with gram-negative bacilli, the susceptibility profile of which suggested that most infections occur after discharge.Staphylococcus aureus infections were commonly caused by methicillin-susceptible isolates, and this susceptibility to oral antibiotic options helps in the dehospitalization of patients.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research