Antibiotic resistance among Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Paratyphi A in Pakistan (2001-2006)

Objectives: To compare antimicrobial resistance in S. Typhi and S. Paratyphi A isolates from Pakistan.Methods: Blood samples were collected through > 175 laboratory collection points in major cities and towns across the country. The study included 3,671 S. Typhi and 1,475 S. Paratyphi A isolates...

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Main Author: Rumina Hasan1, Afia Zafar1, Zohair Abbas2, Vikram Mahraj1, Faisal Malik1, Anita Zaidi2
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2008-08-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
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Online Access:http://www.jidc.org/issn1972-2680/current-issue/68-vol-2-no-4-august-2008/167-antibiotic-resistance-among-salmonella-enterica-serovars-typhi-and-paratyphi-a-in-pakistan-2001-2006