Banerjee, A., and *Pavani, G
Department of Microbiology, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, India
*Correspondence to: drpavanic@gmail.com
Abstract:
Background: Pyogenic infections, characterized by pus formation due to acute inflammation, remain a common clinical problem, particularly in hospital settings. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among causative bacterial pathogens poses a significant threat to treatment efficacy. The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacterial isolates from pyogenic infections in a tertiary care hospital in Southern India.
Methodology: An observational laboratory-based study was conducted from January to April 2025 in the Microbiology Department of Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, India. A total of 138 pus, aspirates and wound swab samples were processed using standard aerobic culture techniques. Bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing were performed using the VITEK 2 Compact system following the CLSI 2025 guidelines. Continue reading “Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacterial isolates of pyogenic infections in a tertiary care centre in Southern India”