Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Pyoderma is one of the commonest clinical conditions encountered in dermatological practice. The present study was conducted to assess clinical and bacteriological aspects of pyoderma. Materials & Methods: 108 patients of pyoderma of both genders were included. Specimen was collected aseptically from the skin lesion using two sterile swabs. The isolates were identified by standard microbiological method. Results: Out of 108 patients, males were 65 and females were 43. Primary pyoderma was abscess in 7, cellulitis in 15, diabetic foot ulcer in 12, ecthyma in 20, furuncle in 13, folliculitis in 8 and impetigo in 22. Secondary pyoderma was infected burn in 3, infected kerion in 5, infected wound in 2 and infected dermatitis in 1 case. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).Most common pathogens isolated were S. Aureus in 66, CONS in 20, E. species in11, Enterobacter S. in 5, Pseudomonas S. in 4 and Klebsiella S. in 2 cases. Conclusion: Pyoderma has become a significant cause of skin infections.Most common pathogens isolated were S. Aureus, CONS, E. species.