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ArticleSaudi medical journal2016

Occurrence and antibacterial susceptibility pattern of bacterial pathogens isolated from diarrheal patients in Pakistan.

Muhammad H Rasool, Abu B Siddique, Muhammad Saqalein, Muhammad J Asghar, Muhammad A Zahoor, Bilal Aslam, Humerah B Shafiq, Muhammad A Nisar

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Muhammad H RasoolDepartment of Microbiology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan. E-mail. drmhrasool@gcuf.edu.pk.
Abu B Siddique
Muhammad Saqalein
Muhammad J Asghar
Muhammad A Zahoor
Bilal Aslam
Humerah B Shafiq
Muhammad A Nisar
Government College University, Faisalabad · PK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo determine the occurrence of bacterial pathogens responsible for diarrhea and to engender information regarding the effectiveness of commonly used antibiotic against diarrhea.

methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted between April and July 2014. Samples were collected from the Divisional Headquarter and Allied Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan. The differential and selective media were used to isolate bacterial pathogens, which were identified through cultural characteristics, microscopy, and biochemical tests. Disc diffusion assay was carried out using Muller Hinton agar medium, and minimum inhibitory concentration was determined using broth dilution method against isolated pathogens.

resultsOne hundred and forty-one (100%) samples were positive for some bacteria. Frequency of occurrence was Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) (66%), Escherichia coli (E.coli) (48.5%), Salmonella typhi (S. Typhi) (27.7%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) (8.5%), and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) (4.3%). Single pathogen was detected in 20 (14.2%) samples whereas combinations were found in 121 (85.8%) samples. Bacillus cereus and E.coli were the most frequently detected pathogens followed by the S. Typhi, P. aeruginosa, and Staph. aureus. The percentage occurrence of isolated pathogens was 31% in B. cereus, 31% in E. coli, 18% in S. Typhi, 5% in P. aeruginosa, and 3% in Staph. aureus.

conclusionPseudomonas aeruginosa showed resistance against Amoxicillin and Cefotaxime, whereas S. aureus was found resistant against Cefotaxime. Statistical analysis using one way Analysis of Variance revealed that Ofloxacin and Gentamicin had significant (p less than 0.05) differences against all isolates as compared with other antibiotics used in this study.

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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAmoxicillinAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacillus cereusCefotaximeChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesDiarrheaDrug Resistance, BacterialEscherichia coliEscherichia coli InfectionsFemaleAmoxicillinAnti-Bacterial AgentsCefotaximeGentamicinsOfloxacin

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PMID26905349
PMCPMC4800891
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