NSU Research Contributions
Title : Prevalence of multidrug resistance bacterial isolates from infected wound patients in Dhaka, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study
Authors : Mohammad Morshad Alam, Md Nazrul Islam, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Shakil Ahmed, Abrar Wahab, Muzahidul Islam, KM Roshed Uddin, Ahmed Hossain
| Journal Article Title: International Journal of Surgery Open | Volume Number: 28 | Publication Year : 2020 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q3 | Publisher Name: Elsevier Ltd. |
| Pages : 7 | ||
| ISSN (Online): 2405-8572 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG4 Quality Education SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage Strengthen capacity for health risk management |
| Impact statement: This cross-sectional study of 1,266 bacterial isolates from wound patients in Dhaka reveals a high prevalence of multidrug resistance (MDR) at 67.1%. The research identifies that Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli are the predominant pathogens in infected wounds. A critical finding is that patients aged over 60 are significantly more prone to MDR infections, showing a 1.77 times higher risk compared to younger adults. The study provides essential clinical guidance, noting that while resistance to common antibiotics is widespread, Vancomycin and Linezolid remain highly effective against gram-positive bacteria, and Colistin and Carbapenems are the most active against most gram-negative isolates. These results serve as a vital call for policymakers to implement stricter antibiotic regulations and improved wound care management to combat the escalating AMR crisis in Bangladesh. | Collaboration: Other | Keywords: AMR, MDR, Wound infection, Bacteria, Dhaka |
