Abstract

NASAL CARRIAGE OF METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPH AUREUS IN FOOD PROVIDER IN RESTURANT AT SAMARA CITY

Prof. Abdulghani Mohamed Alsamarai*, Hayder Mudheher Abbas, Qanat Mahmood Atia

ABSTRACT

Methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) emerged in a few years following clinical use of methicillin. MRSA is considered as a major cause of nosocomial infections and associated with high morbidity and mortality. This study conducted to clarify the problem of MRSA in food handlers in Samara city to prevent the spread of such microorganism. The carrier rate of S. aureus was 28% in food handlers in Samara resturants. Unfortunately, all the isolates were resistant to methicillin. Thus this study indicated a high rate (100%) of MRSA in food handlers, which represent a health problem with impact on health care. In conclusion, MRSA represent a health care problem in food handlers in Samara City.

Keywords: S. aureus, MRSA, Resistance.