Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) at a maternity and children hospital in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Autor: Hadiah Almutairi, Heyam Albahadel, Abdullah A. Alhifany, Hind Aldalbahi, Faris S. Alnezary, Ibrahim Alqusi, Mugahid A. Mobark, Masaad Saeed Almutairi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol 32, Iss 4, Pp 102001- (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1319-0164
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2024.102001
Popis: Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pathogens are considered a serious global health threat, leading to increased mortality and antimicrobial resistance. Rates in Saudi Arabia remain high, necessitating continuous surveillance. This study investigates MRSA prevalence and susceptibility at a Saudi maternity and children's hospital. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on pediatric (
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