PREVALENCE AND ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE OF COAGULASENEGATIVE STAPHYLOCOCCI IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL SETTING

Abstract

Introduction: Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CoNS) are emerging as significant contributors to nosocomial infections, primarily due to the escalating utilization of both temporary and permanent medical devices among critically ill and immunocompromised patients. This study aims to investigate CoNS isolates obtained from clinical samples.