Salmonella and Shigella among patients with diarrhea at public health facilities in Adama, Ethiopia: Prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern, and associated factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The frequent occurrence of bacteria-associated diarrhea together with increased antimicrobial resistance poses a significant public health challenge worldwide.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern, and associated factors of Salmonella and Shigella among patients with diarrhea at public health facilities in Adama, Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 232 patients with diarrhea at public health facilities in Adama, Ethiopia, from February 2017 to March 2017. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Stool samples were examined for Salmonella and Shigella species using the culture and serological methods. Descriptive statistics were u

SUBMITTER: Teshome B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6537083 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature