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Predominance of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhi genotype 4.3.1 with low-level ciprofloxacin resistance in Zanzibar.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Apr 2024
Onken Annette, Moyo Sabrina, Miraji Mohammed Khamis, Bohlin Jon, Marijani Msafiri, Manyahi Joel, Kibwana Kibwana Omar, Müller Fredrik, Jenum Pål A, Abeid Khamis Ali, Reimers Marianne, Langeland Nina, Mørch Kristine, Blomberg Bjørn
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Typhoid fever is a common cause of febrile illness in low- and middle-income countries. While multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella Typhi (S. Typhi) has spread globally, fluoroquinolone resistance has mainly affected Asia. METHODS: Consecutively, 1038 blood cultures were obtained from patients of all age groups with fever and/or suspicion of serious systemic infection admitted at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital,...
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