Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant and Associated Risk Factors among Patients with Wound Infection at Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia.

Background: The spectrums of infections due to methicillin-resistant are manifold and are associated with worse outcomes. A study on the prevalence of these pathogens and their sensitivity patterns will give updated information which is very helpful for health personnel responsible in the management of patients and timely monitoring of the emergence of resistant bacteria. Hence, the study aimed at assessing the prevalence of methicillin-resistant and associated factors among patients with wound infection at Dessie Referral Hospital.