MJ Ramdass

The prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the surgical wards of the Port-of-Spain General Hospital, Trinidad and Tobago, was found to be 39.5%. Risk factors included the age range of 60–69 years, patients with co-morbidities, hospital stays of over one week, previous surgery and prior use of antibiotics.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is associated with soft tissue infections in surgical patients. In severe cases, it may result in pneumonia, septicaemia and osteomyelitis. Limited data are available with regard to its prevalence and associations in the Caribbean. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of MRSA in patients hospitalized in the surgical wards of the Port-of-Spain General Hospital (POSGH), Trinidad and Tobago, and determine associated risk factors.

Received:

24 Jun, 2016

Revised:

22 Aug, 2016

Accepted:

26 Sep, 2016

Published:

22 Apr, 2018

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Journal Sections:

Short Communication

Keywords:

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

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e-Published: 26 Oct, 2016

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Penile Carcinoma in Northern Trinidad and Tobago

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 6: Oct (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.303

Pages:

571–4

Synopsis:

The incidence of penile carcinoma in Trinidad and Tobago is low and has halved in the past two decades. It stands at 0.6 cases per 100 000 males; the peak age group is 41–50 years and 95% of cases occur between 41 and 80 years. The decreasing incidence may be attributed to better hygiene, a higher rate of circumcision and low human papillomavirus rates in this population.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the current incidence as well as general and ethnic trends of penile carcinoma in northern Trinidad and Tobago.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on all cases of penile carcinoma presenting in north and east Trinidad, as well as Tobago over an eight-year period.

Received:

13 Nov, 2013

Accepted:

26 Nov, 2013

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