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ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences2026

Methicillin-Resistant

Narmeen Asif, Sana Zeeshan, Iffat Khanum, Imran Ahmed

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Article in Pakistan journal of medical sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Narmeen AsifDr. Narmeen Asif, FCPS, Department of Surgery, Section of General Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Sana ZeeshanDr. Sana Zeeshan, FCPS, FACS, MRBS, Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Iffat KhanumDr. Iffat Khanum, FCPS, Department of Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Imran AhmedDr. Imran Ahmed, FCPS, Section of Microbiology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Breast abscesses are a common complication of mastitis, traditionally caused by methicillin-sensitive Methodology: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from January 2010 to December 2024. All culture-positive breast abscesses with Results: Of 366 culture-positive breast abscesses, 326 (89.0%) yielded Conclusion: This study reports one of the highest documented MRSA prevalence rates (74.5%) in breast abscesses worldwide, with a clear post-2020 dominance. Despite high MRSA burden, excellent outcomes were achieved with ultrasound-guided drainage and susceptibility-guided antibiotics. In high-prevalence settings, empirical therapy must cover MRSA, and routine culture with sensitivity testing is strongly recommended. Ultrasound-guided aspiration should remain first-line management, and continued breastfeeding is safe and encouraged after treatment.

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Antibiotic resistanceBreast abscessLactational mastitisMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusMRSAUltrasound-guided aspiration

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PMID42136789
PMCPMC13170029

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