Bacterial Isolates and Antibiotic Sensitivity among Gambian Children with Severe Acute Malnutrition

• Main Authors: Uduak A. Okomo (Author), Danlami Garba (Author), Augustin E. Fombah (Author), Ousman Secka (Author), Usman N. A. Ikumapayi (Author), Jacob. J. Udo (Author), Martin O. C. Ota (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Establishing the pattern of infection and antimicrobial sensitivities in the local environment is critical to rational use of antibiotics and the development of management algorithms. Methods. Morbidity history and physical examination of 140 children with severe acute malnutrition were...