Start Date
6-6-2013 3:10 PM
End Date
6-6-2013 4:40 PM
Description
Community acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infection, a flesh-eating superbug, is an emerging threat to every part of the world. It can cause pneumonia, skin infections, and sepsis. CA-MRSA is potentially fatal. Its incidence in the Philippines is not yet known. In this university, undergraduate students of B.S. Medical Technology curriculum at third year level are being taught of the significance and possible adverse effects of bacteria in the community. As part of their Bacteriology class, a study was conducted to determine the prevalence of CA-MRSA carriage among elderly adults in a suburban community in Antipolo, Rizal. Sixty elderly individuals were randomly selected from the list of residents. Age ranges from 60 -99 years old, with an average of 70.65. Screening of 60 geriatric residents identified 47 subjects (78%) whose nasal vestibules were colonized with Staphylococcus sp., 35 of which were identified as Staphylococcus aureus. Cefoxitin was used to determine the presence of MRSA. After doing the antibiogram of the samples identified as Staphylococcus aureus, three (8%) had a zone of inhibition less than that of CLSI recommendation, these were then identified as Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Resistance to other antibiotics was also recorded from all units of the barangay. This service-learning activity confirms the presence of CA-MRSA in the Philippines. The study provided the students to learn the basic knowledge about Staphylococcus aureus and develop the skills and techniques needed to culture and identify MRSA. On the other hand, this activity also increased the awareness among residents of the community regarding the deleterious effect of MRSA infection as a consequence of inappropriate antibiotic use and improper hygiene. The result of this study is deemed useful as reference for surveillance and future implementation of programs concerning MRSA in the country.
Recommended Citation
Pagsinohin, N. (2013, June). Prevalence of nasal carriage of community: Acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-MRSA) among geriatric residents in a suburban community in Antipolo Rizal, Philippines. Paper presented at the 4th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Service-Learning: Service-Learning as a Bridge from Local to Global: Connected world, Connected future, Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China.
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Prevalence of nasal carriage of community : acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-MRSA) among geriatric residents in a suburban community in Antipolo Rizal, Philippines
Community acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infection, a flesh-eating superbug, is an emerging threat to every part of the world. It can cause pneumonia, skin infections, and sepsis. CA-MRSA is potentially fatal. Its incidence in the Philippines is not yet known. In this university, undergraduate students of B.S. Medical Technology curriculum at third year level are being taught of the significance and possible adverse effects of bacteria in the community. As part of their Bacteriology class, a study was conducted to determine the prevalence of CA-MRSA carriage among elderly adults in a suburban community in Antipolo, Rizal. Sixty elderly individuals were randomly selected from the list of residents. Age ranges from 60 -99 years old, with an average of 70.65. Screening of 60 geriatric residents identified 47 subjects (78%) whose nasal vestibules were colonized with Staphylococcus sp., 35 of which were identified as Staphylococcus aureus. Cefoxitin was used to determine the presence of MRSA. After doing the antibiogram of the samples identified as Staphylococcus aureus, three (8%) had a zone of inhibition less than that of CLSI recommendation, these were then identified as Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Resistance to other antibiotics was also recorded from all units of the barangay. This service-learning activity confirms the presence of CA-MRSA in the Philippines. The study provided the students to learn the basic knowledge about Staphylococcus aureus and develop the skills and techniques needed to culture and identify MRSA. On the other hand, this activity also increased the awareness among residents of the community regarding the deleterious effect of MRSA infection as a consequence of inappropriate antibiotic use and improper hygiene. The result of this study is deemed useful as reference for surveillance and future implementation of programs concerning MRSA in the country.