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Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Escherichia coli and Salmonella Causing Childhood Diarrhoea in Awka Municipality, South-eastern Nigeria
Author(s): Ugwu MC, Edeani GI, Ejikeugwu CP, Okezie U and Ejiofor SOUgwu MC, Edeani GI, Ejikeugwu CP, Okezie U and Ejiofor SO
Background: In developing countries diarrheal diseases in children are a major public health concern. Objectives: This study investigated the incidence and antibiotic susceptibility profile of Escherichia coli and Salmonella causing Childhood Diarrhea in Awka. Methods: Twenty six (26) diarrheic stool samples were collected from children (<5) years and cultured. The isolated bacteria were subjected to various identification and biochemical tests. The 44 isolated bacteria (E. coli and Salmonella isolates) were subjected antibiotic susceptibility studies and ESBL-producing screening. Results: E. coli and Salmonella were detected in 23 (88%) and 21 (80%) fecal specimen associated with diarrheal episodes respectively. E. coli showed 91% resistance to ceftazidime, 100% resistance to cefuroxi.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2327-5073.1000277