Bacterial profile, treatment outcomes, and determinants among adult patients with musculoskeletal infections admitted to Jimma Medical Center: A prospective observational study

Close to half of adult patients with musculoskeletal infections experienced treatment failure. Staphylococcus aureus stood out as the prevailing bacterial strain identified. The timely switching of parenteral antibiotics to oral counterparts, alongside timely surgical interventions, significantly enhanced the recovery outcomes for these individuals.