Batna Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume 13, Numéro 3, Pages 269-274
2026-05-29

Infections And Burns: Experience Of The Burn Unit Of Batna



Authors : Boudiaf Fares Aissa . Benaldjia Hanene . Aboubou Saida . Boudouh Naoual . Beggari Naoual . Grainat Nadia .

Abstract

Introduction: Infections are a major complication in burn patients and represent an important cause of morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to describe the frequency, causative organisms, and risk factors for infections in burn patients hospitalized at CHU Batna. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective, descriptive, and analytical study including 233 patients hospitalized in 2023. Infections were analyzed according to total body surface area burned (TBSA), burn depth, time to admission, prehospital care, length of hospital stay, and mortality. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software (χ² test, p ≤ 0.05), following ethical standards including informed consent and patient confidentiality. Results: The overall infection rate was 43.8%. Infections occurred within the first three days in 43.5% of patients, mainly cutaneous (85.1%). The most frequently isolated organisms were Pseudomonas aeruginosa (33.3%) and Staphylococcus aureus (18.8%). Infection rates increased with TBSA (>30%), burn depth (third-degree burns: 78.6%), use of traditional treatments (79.2%), delayed admission (>48 h: 81.5%), and prolonged hospitalization (>30 days: 96.3%) (p < 0.001). Mortality was higher in infected patients (29.4%, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Infections are a critical prognostic factor in burn patients. Their prevention relies on early management, strict adherence to aseptic measures, avoidance of traditional practices, and optimized antibiotic therapy.

Keywords

Burns ; Infection ; Pathogens ; TBSA ; Burn depth

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