Bacterial profile and drug susceptibility pattern of diabetic foot ulcer patients attending Saint Paul hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Bacterial profile and drug susceptibility pattern of diabetic foot ulcer patients attending Saint Paul hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

International Conference on VITAMINS, NUTRIGENOMICS & MALNUTRITION
September 15-16, 2017 | Dallas, USA

Mesrach tsehay

Jimma University , Ethiopia

Scientific Tracks Abstracts : Insights Nutr Metab

Abstract:

Statement of the problem: Diabetes foot ulcer is one of the most common complication of diabetes . 15% of all amputation has been shown associated with diabetes, while 58. % of all admitted patients with diabetes foot ulcer end up with amputation. . The poly microbial nature of diabetic foot ulcer and the emergence of drug resistant strains make it difficult for management. Objective: To investigate the most commonly isolated bacterial pathogens and their drug susceptibility pattern from diabetic foot ulcer patients Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study will be conducted at Saint Paul hospital ,Addis Ababa , Ethiopia from June 2017-November 2017.180 patients visiting the hospital with diabetes foot ulcer at diabetes clinic and admitted to the ward with foot ulcer. We use convenient sampling method . Data collected by investigator taking history, physical examination and sample taken from wound site. Culture and sensitivity will be done at Ethiopian public health institute. Result: In previous studies the most common bacterial over growth is staphylococcus aurous. Since our research under progress the result not yet finished Conclusion: Diabetes foot ulcer is common problem patients coming St. Paul hospital . Diabetic education, screening of foot ulcer and early & appropriate treatment will help for good outcome. Recommendation: Routine screening foot ulcer at diabetes clinics.

Biography:

Dr Meshach Tehay senior general medical practitioner with 7 years of experience in clinical medicine. Worked at Felege hiwet referral hospital , Black lion referral hospital and land mark general hospital. Currently doing her masters of public health at Jimmauniversity, ABH campus

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