First report of Escherichia coli O157 among Iraqi children
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2003; 9 (1-2): 159-166
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ABSTRACT
We determined the prevalence of enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli, especially E. coli O157, and other enteropathogens among 200 children with bloody diarrhoea and 100 age-matched controls at two Baghdad hospitals. Bacterial and parasitic agents were found in 39.5% and 28.5% of cases, respectively; no pathogen was detected in 32%. E. coli O157 was identified in 11.5% and more than one pathogen was found in 15.5% of cases. The most common pathogens were enteropathogenic E. coli [EPEC] [5%]; E. coli other than E. coli O157 or EPEC [15%]; Entamoeba histolytica [25%] and Giardia lamblia [3.5%]. All isolates of E. coli O157H7 were sensitive to cephalexin, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin and nalidixic acid and resistant to erythromycin, polymyxin B and vancomycin. Resistance to 6 or more antimicrobial agents was common [50% of isolates]
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Dor Abdominal
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Estudos de Casos e Controles
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Pré-Escolar
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Farmacorresistência Bacteriana
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Diarreia
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Fezes
Limite:
Criança
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Lactente
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J.
Ano de publicação:
2003
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