ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS FROM BURN WOUNDS PATIENTS

ABSTRACT

Burns are one of the most common and devastating forms of trauma. The initial assessment and resuscitation are focused on the patient’s airway, breathing. And circulation and an examination for other major injuries besides the burn itself. There are many burn wound infection types such as impetigo, cellulites; unexecised burn wound infection, blisters and sores. Burn wound surfaces are sterile immediately following injury; these wound seventually become colonized with microorganisms. The environment and extent of the injury along with the types and amounts of microorganisms colonizing the bun Wound appear to influence the future risk of an invasive wound infection. It has been recognized that Staphylococcus aureus is an important human pathogen and is the major cause of Nosocomial infections. Among pathogens causing infection in burn patients, S. aureus. Especially methicillin-resistantS. aureus /MRSA/, is a major challenge, with potential to cause significant morbidity and mortality.