Ali I

Ali I

Lahore
Pakistan

Publications
  • Research Article
    Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Bacterial Isolates from Patients of Respiratory Tract Infection at 43 Centers in Punjab, Pakistan
    Author(s): Ali I and Butt MAAli I and Butt MA

    Respiratory tract infections are the most common diseases that are associated with social burden for the patient. In most cases, treatment is started before the culture sensitivity. Empiric therapy is based on symptoms and the medical practitioner?s experience. Antibiotic resistance has become a serious health problem in the world, and also in Pakistan. This study was conducted to ascertain the current scenario of bacterial susceptibility in respiratory tract infection in order to optimize empiric therapy among people of all groups of ages in Punjab province located in Pakistan. Forty three (43) centers were selected randomly in major cities of Punjab. The numbers of patients investigated in these centers were 311. The study was undertaken from January 2012 to December, 2012. This period spans all seasons in the study areas. Out of 311 bacterial isolates, Klebsiella species have been iso.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2161-1459.1000229

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