Evaluation of the Types and Drug Sensitivity Patterns of Bacterial Isolates from Patients with Eye Discharge at Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorOtuka, OAIen_US
dc.contributor.authorNgwogu, ACen_US
dc.contributor.authorNgwogu, KOen_US
dc.contributor.authorEweputanna, LIen_US
dc.contributor.authorOchiogu, BCen_US
dc.contributor.authorUdeaja, ACen_US
dc.contributor.authorMadukairo, UD.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-02T11:58:32Z
dc.date.available2024-12-02T11:58:32Z
dc.date.issued2024-01
dc.description.abstractThis study aimed to evaluate the types and drug sensitivity patterns of bacterial isolates from patients with eye discharge at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH), Aba, Nigeria. A total of 100 samples were collected, with the most prevalent bacterial isolates being Staphylococcus aureus (26%) and Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (21%), while no bacterial growth was reported in 42% of samples. In terms of patient demographics, a significant proportion of the patients were females (64%) aged between 61-70 years. In relation to contact lens use, a high percentage (97%) of the bacterial isolates were detected in patients who did not use contact lenses. An occupational distribution analysis revealed that bacterial isolates were more frequent in farmers and traders compared to students and retirees. Antimicrobial sensitivity testing of the bacterial isolates showed varying degrees of resistance, with significant resistance observed against Erythromycin, Ciprofloxacin, and Perfloxacin. In contrast, higher sensitivity was noted towards Chloramphenicol and Gentamycin. The findings underscore the importance of regular microbiological evaluation and sensitivity testing in patients presenting with eye discharges to guide effective antimicrobial therapy. These findings could guide the selection of empiric antibiotics for treating ocular infections in this region and suggest the need for routine microbiological surveillance to monitor and guide antibiotic prescription to mitigate against antibiotic resistance.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsOphthalmology Unit, Department of Surgery, Abia State University Teaching Hospital, P.M.B 7004, Aba 459272, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Medical Microbiology, College of Medicine, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Anatomical Pathology, College of Medicine, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Radiology, Abia State University Teaching Hospital, P.M.B 7004, Aba 450272, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Ophthalmology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Awka Campus, Anambra State, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Ophthalmology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Awka Campus, Anambra State, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Medical Microbiology, College of Medicine, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria.en_US
dc.identifier.citationOtuka OAI, Ngwogu AC, Ngwogu KO, Eweputanna LI, Ochiogu BC, Udeaja AC, Madukairo UD.. Evaluation of the Types and Drug Sensitivity Patterns of Bacterial Isolates from Patients with Eye Discharge at Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Nigeria. Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal. 2024 Jan; 19(1): 7-18en_US
dc.identifier.issn2321–7227
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/240596
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMs. M. B. Mondalen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume19en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.9734/or/2024/v19i1409en_US
dc.subjectAntibiotic resistanceen_US
dc.subjectbacterial isolatesen_US
dc.subjecteye dischargeen_US
dc.titleEvaluation of the Types and Drug Sensitivity Patterns of Bacterial Isolates from Patients with Eye Discharge at Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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