Colonization of Microorganisms in Burn Wounds in Pediatric Surgical Burn Section, Mayo Hospital, Lahore Microbial Colonization in Pediatric Burn Wounds

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Published: Sep 26, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1590
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Burn wounds, microbial colonization, pediatric infections, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, wound infection control, burn care, bacterial profile, burn treatment.

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Nadir Aman
Pediatric Surgery Department, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Muhammad Sharif
Department of Microbiology, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Mahwish Noor ul Haq
Department of Pathology, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
Mariam Rafique
Pediatric Surgery Department, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Ubaid
Pediatric Surgery Department, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Zuha
Pediatric Surgery Department, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

Background: Burn injuries are highly susceptible to microbial infections, which can impede wound healing and lead to severe complications, including sepsis. Understanding the microbial flora in burn wounds is essential for optimizing treatment protocols and reducing infection-related morbidity.
Objective: This study aimed to identify the prevalence and patterns of bacterial colonization in pediatric burn wounds and evaluate the impact of microbial infections on patient outcomes.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Pediatric Surgery Department, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, from December 2023 to June 2024. A total of 71 pediatric burn patients were included, meeting the criteria of scald, flame, or electrical burns exceeding 10% total body surface area. Swabs were taken from wounds 48 hours post-admission and again on the fifth day to monitor microbial changes. Data were analyzed using SPSS v25.0, with a p-value of ≤0.05 considered significant.
Results: Among 71 patients, 37 (52.1%) were male, and 34 (47.9%) were female. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most prevalent bacterium (67.6%), followed by E. coli (12.7%), Klebsiella (11.3%), and Staphylococcus aureus (8.5%).
Conclusion: Pseudomonas predominates in pediatric burn wounds. Effective infection control protocols are critical to improving patient outcomes and reducing morbidity.

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Nadir Aman, Muhammad Sharif, Mahwish Noor ul Haq, Mariam Rafique, Ubaid, & Zuha. (2024). Colonization of Microorganisms in Burn Wounds in Pediatric Surgical Burn Section, Mayo Hospital, Lahore: Microbial Colonization in Pediatric Burn Wounds. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(3), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1590
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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): Volume 4, Issue 3 - July to September 2024
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