Aetiological, seasonal and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of diarrhoeal diseases in Bhutan (2016–2022): a retrospective study of surveillance data

Aetiological, seasonal and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of diarrhoeal diseases in Bhutan (2016–2022): a retrospective study of surveillance data

Objectives This study aimed to identify the aetiological spectrum, seasonal distribution and antimicrobial resistance patterns of diarrhoeal diseases in Bhutan.Study design and setting The study used a cross-sectional, retrospective analysis of secondary data gathered through a passive, hospital-bas...

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Main Authors:	Sangay Dorji, Kinley Gyem, Sonam Pelden, Dorji Tshering, Kinley Penjor, Rinzin Wangchuk, Jigme Tenzin, Birdi Lal Phuyel
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2025-01-01
Series:	BMJ Open
Online Access:	https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1/e086332.full
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