Resistance to antimicrobial drugs in Ghana
MJ Newman, E Frimpong, ES Donkor… - Infection and drug …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Background Antimicrobial drug resistance is a global issue that affects health, economic,
and social development. The problem has been attributed to misuse of antimicrobial agents …
and social development. The problem has been attributed to misuse of antimicrobial agents …
Antibiotic resistance patterns in human, animal, food and environmental isolates in Ghana: a review
Many articles have been published on resistant microorganisms isolated from humans,
animals, foods and the environment in Ghana. However, there are no reviews that …
animals, foods and the environment in Ghana. However, there are no reviews that …
A retrospective audit of antibiotic prescriptions in primary health-care facilities in Eastern Region, Ghana
MA Ahiabu, BP Tersbøl, R Biritwum… - Health policy and …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Resistance to antibiotics is increasing globally and is a threat to public health. Research has
demonstrated a correlation between antibiotic use and resistance development. Developing …
demonstrated a correlation between antibiotic use and resistance development. Developing …
Incidence and characteristics of bacteremia among children in rural Ghana
MV Nielsen, N Sarpong, R Krumkamp, D Dekker… - 2012 - journals.plos.org
The objective of the study was to describe systemic bacterial infections occurring in acutely
ill and hospitalized children in a rural region in Ghana, regarding frequency, incidence …
ill and hospitalized children in a rural region in Ghana, regarding frequency, incidence …
Bacteriological contaminants of some fresh vegetables irrigated with Awetu River in Jimma Town, Southwestern Ethiopia
D Weldezgina, D Muleta - Advances in Biology, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The main purposes of this study were to determine the bacteriological load and safety of
some fresh vegetables irrigated with Awetu River in Jimma town, southwestern Ethiopia …
some fresh vegetables irrigated with Awetu River in Jimma town, southwestern Ethiopia …
Prevalence and characterization of Salmonella among humans in Ghana
Abstract Background Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) is a public health problem worldwide
and particularly in Africa with high disease burden. This study characterized Salmonella …
and particularly in Africa with high disease burden. This study characterized Salmonella …
Studies on the bacteriological qualities of the Buffalo River and three source water dams along its course in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
Abstract The Buffalo River and its dams are major surface water sources used for fresh
produce irrigation, raw water abstraction and recreation in parts of the Eastern Cape …
produce irrigation, raw water abstraction and recreation in parts of the Eastern Cape …
Exposure of consumers to substandard antibiotics from selected authorised and unauthorised medicine sales outlets in Ghana
Objective To assess the quality of antibiotics sampled from authorised sales outlets (ATs)(ie
hospitals/health centres, pharmacies and licensed chemical shops) and unauthorised sales …
hospitals/health centres, pharmacies and licensed chemical shops) and unauthorised sales …
The Use of a Combined Bioinformatics Approach to Locate Antibiotic Resistance Genes on Plasmids From Whole Genome Sequences of Salmonella enterica …
In the current study, we identified plasmids carrying antimicrobial resistance genes in draft
whole genome sequences of 16 selected Salmonella enterica isolates representing six …
whole genome sequences of 16 selected Salmonella enterica isolates representing six …
Role of plasmids in antibiotic resistance in clinical infections and implications for epidemiological surveillance: a review
The global upsurge in antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) is putting immense pressure on
healthcare. The spreading of antimicrobial resistance is facilitated by mobile genetic …
healthcare. The spreading of antimicrobial resistance is facilitated by mobile genetic …