The Antibiotic Sensitivity/Resistance Pattern Of Methicillin Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Children Of Primary School Age From Umuariaga Community In Ikwuano L.G.A. Of Abia State.

ABSTRACT

The antibiotic sensitivity pattern of Methicillin Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) isolated from children of primary school age from Umuariaga Community in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State, were used for this research work. A total of 44 MSSA isolates were used for this antibiotic sensitivity test which was carried out by the Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method. Eight different antibiotics: Ceflazidime (CAZ), Cefuroxime (CRX), Gentamicin (GEN), ceftriaxone (CTR), Erythromycin (ERY), Cloxacillin (CXC), Ofloxacin (OFL) and Augmentin ((AUG) were used for this study. All MSSA isolates were sensitive to Ofloxacin. The percentage sensitivity recorded in the case of Ceftazidime, Cefuroxime, Gentamicin, Ceftriaxone and Erythromycin were 75%, 6.8%, 86.4%, 79.5% and 59.1% respectively. All the isolates were resistant to Augmentin and Cloxacillin. The study suggests the need for better personal and environmental hygiene as well as judicious application of antibiotics for the safety of the public.