Abstract
Bacterial distribution and antimicrobial drug resistance were monitored in patients with bacterial bloodstream infections in rural hospitals in Ghana. In 2001-2002 and in 2009, Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi was the most prevalent pathogen. Although most S. enterica serovar Typhi isolates were chloramphenicol resistant, all isolates tested were susceptible to ciprofloxacin.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacteremia / drug therapy
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Bacteremia / microbiology*
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial*
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Ghana
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Humans
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Middle Aged
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Salmonella enterica / drug effects
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Salmonella enterica / isolation & purification
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Time Factors
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Typhoid Fever / drug therapy
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Typhoid Fever / microbiology
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Young Adult