Nasal Carriage Rate Of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern And Associated Risk Factors Among Pregnant Women At The University Of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Northwest, Ethiopia

Abstract

Background: Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infection has become a significant burden worldwide that poses a formidable clinical threat, with persistently high morbidity and mortality and successful treatment remains challenging. Pregnant mothers are at increased risk of acquiring MRSA during their frequent checkups at health institutions. Indeed, there is a paucity of information on the nasal carriage rate of MRSA among pregnant women. The aim of this study was to determine the nasal carriage rate of MRSA, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, and associated risk factors among pregnant women attending the University of Gondar Compressive Specialized Hospital.