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ArticleJournal of the West African College of Surgeons

Surgical Site Infections: Prospective Study in a Medical College Teaching Hospital at Port Blair, India.

Kandregula Snehaa, Nagma Rafi, Hosdurg Sanjeev, Shahina Mustaqim, Nilesh Patil, Abhay Kumar, Manju Mehrotra

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Kandregula SnehaaDepartment of Microbiology, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.
Nagma RafiDepartment of Microbiology, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.
Hosdurg SanjeevDepartment of Microbiology, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.
Shahina MustaqimDepartment of Microbiology, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.
Nilesh PatilDepartment of Surgery, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.
Abhay KumarDepartment of Microbiology, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Manju MehrotraDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.

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Abstract

Objectives: Surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to be a prevalent and pervasive issue, contributing to healthcare expenditures, extended hospital stays, and significantly increased morbidity and death. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the risk factors and prevalence of SSIs amongst patients undergoing various surgical procedures at a tertiary care facility in Port Blair, India. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was conducted at a tertiary medical college hospital setting in Port Blair, India, within the Department of Microbiology. The study was conducted from January 2018 to June 2018. Results: During the study period, 776 individuals underwent various surgeries, including both elective and emergency procedures. The total prevalence of the SSI rate during the study period was 12.88% ( Conclusions: In Indian adult patients undergoing any form of surgical procedure, the SSI prevalence was 12.88%. SSIs occurred more frequently after obstetrics and gynaecology operations. Following any type of surgery, patients who are women, younger, had emergency surgery, have diabetes, and require a lengthy hospital stay are more likely to experience SSIs. The most commonly encountered pathogens were

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