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ArticleIranian journal of microbiology2018

Bacteriological profile of intra-abdominal infections in a tertiary care hospital.

Sukanya Sudhaharan, Padmaja Kanne, Lakshmi Vemu, Padmasri Chavali, Shanker Rao Desmukha, Bheerappa Nagari

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Article in Iranian journal of microbiology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Sukanya SudhaharanNizam's Institute of Medical Sciences Panjagutta, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Padmaja KanneNizam's Institute of Medical Sciences Panjagutta, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Lakshmi VemuNizam's Institute of Medical Sciences Panjagutta, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Padmasri ChavaliNizam's Institute of Medical Sciences Panjagutta, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Shanker Rao DesmukhaNizam's Institute of Medical Sciences Panjagutta, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Bheerappa NagariNizam's Institute of Medical Sciences Panjagutta, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences · IN

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesIntra-abdominal infections (IAIs) include a wide spectrum of pathological conditions, ranging from uncomplicated appendicitis to fecal peritonitis .The resulting infections should be diagnosed early and treated based on the organism isolated and its susceptibility. In this study the bacteriological profile and antimicrobial resistance pattern of intra-abdominal infections was analyzed. MATERIALS AND

methodsA retrospective analysis of samples received from 119 cases of intra-abdominal infections in our Institute from January 2015 to December 2017 was analyzed. Patients with primary peritonitis from cirrhosis or ascites were not included in the study. The specimens were primarily processed, as per standard methods. Identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done by the Vitek-2 system. Anaerobic culture was performed on 5% sheep blood agar plates and incubated in GEN bag anaerobic pouches.

resultsIn our study perforative peritonitis 43/119 (36.1%) was predominant IAI followed by acute pancreatitis 14/119 (11.7%) and pancreatic necrosis 12/119 (10%). Microbial growth was observed in 66.3% (79/119) of the cases and combined infections were observed in14/119 (11.7%) of the cases.

conclusionEarly diagnosis and appropriate management of the infections will help to prevent the morbidity and mortality associated with these infections.

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AppendicitisCholecystitisPancreatic necrosisPerforation

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