Microbial Assessment of Wound Infection and Antimicrobial Receptiveness Against Pisidium gujava, Citrus Limon

Author(s): R. Krishnaveni*, K. Senthilkannan*, V. Eugin Amala, M. Pradhap, S. Jeyakumar, A. Munikumari and M Suguna

Abstract: A wound is a break in the tissues of the body. Wounds are mainly classified into two types. They are open wounds and closed wounds. The breakage which cause in the external part of the body is termed as open wound and the breakage which cause in the internal part of the body is termed as closed wounds. Wound infections and abscesses occur as complications of surgery, trauma or diseases that may interrupt a mucosal or skin surface. The nature of the infecting flora depends on the underlying problem and the location of the process. Surgical site infections (SSI) is defined as an infection occurring within 30 days after a surgical operation (or within 1 year if an implant is left in place after procedure) and affecting either incision or deep tissues at the operation site. This infection may be superficial or deep incisional infection or infections involving organ or body space. Postoperative SSI is among the most common problems for patients who undergo operative procedures and the third most frequently reported nosocomial infection in the hospital population. Postoperative surgical site infections are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospital stay and increased economic costs for patient care. Psidium guajava, Citurs limon zone of inhibition in mm is 11, 19 and 13, 21 and 12.1, 21 and 10, 18 for Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

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