Nasal colonization with Staphylococcus aureus in individuals with HIV/ AIDS attended in a Brazilian Teaching Hospital

Authors

  • Lilian Andreia Fleck Reinato Universidade de Sao Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirao Preto
  • Daiana Patricia Marchetti Pio Universidade de Sao Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirao Preto
  • Leticia Pimenta Lopes Universidade de Sao Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirao Preto
  • Fernanda Maria Vieira Pereira Universidade de Sao Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirao Preto
  • Ana Elisa Ricci Lopes Universidade de Sao Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirao Preto
  • Elucir Gir Universidade de Sao Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirao Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3067.2359

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the prevalence of nasal colonization with Staphylococcus aureus in individuals with HIV/AIDS under inpatient treatment in a teaching hospital in the state of São Paulo (Brazil). METHOD: a cross-sectional study undertaken in two units specialized in attending people living with HIV/AIDS, in the period August 2011 - July 2012. Socio-demographic and clinical data was collected through individual interviews and from the medical records; samples of nasal secretion were collected with Stuart swabs on the first day of inpatient treatment. Ethical aspects were respected. RESULT: of the 229 individuals with HIV/AIDS hospitalized in this period, 169 participated in the study, with Staphylococcus aureus being identified in the culture tests of 46 (27.2%) of the individuals, resistance to oxacillin being evidenced in 10 (21.8%) participants. CONCLUSION: the results of the research indicate that the prevalence of colonization with Staphylococcus aureus in individuals with HIV/AIDS in the specialized units was considered relevant, possibly contributing to future investigations and, moreover, to the implementation of measures to prevent and control this pathogen in this population.

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Published

2013-12-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 6 (2013)

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Nasal colonization with Staphylococcus aureus in individuals with HIV/ AIDS attended in a Brazilian Teaching Hospital . (2013). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 21(6), 1235-1239. https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3067.2359