Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Serological Diversity of <i>Shigella</i> Species from Patient Isolates at University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia

Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Serological Diversity of <i>Shigella</i> Species from Patient Isolates at University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia

Background: <i>Shigella</i> species are the leading cause of human shigellosis. In Zambia, more than 30% of children experiencing diarrhea are infected with <i>Shigella</i> species. The increasing resistance of <i>Shigella</i> species to the recommended therapy is...

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Main Authors: Mike Nundwe, Joseph Yamweka Chizimu, John Mwaba, Misheck Shawa, Rodrick S. Katete, Mable Mwale Mutengo, Ruth Nakazwe, Namwiinga R. Mulunda, Cephas Sialubanje, Mox Malama Kalumbi, Yamba Kaunda, Rapheal Chanda, Herman Chambaro, Harvey K. Kamboyi, Thoko Kapalamula, Steward Mudenda, Freeman W. Chabala, Bernard M. Hang’ombe, Roma Chilengi, Chie Nakajima, Yasuhiko Suzuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Bacteria
Subjects:
<i>Shigella</i> species
antimicrobial resistance
sero-diversity
diarrhea
Zambia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2674-1334/4/2/18
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