Nasopharyngeal carriage, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, and associated factors of Gram-positive bacteria among children attending the outpatient department at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gram-positive bacteria residing in the nasopharynx can lead to severe illnesses in children, such as otitis media, pneumonia, and meningitis. Despite the potential threat, there is a lack of comprehensive data regarding the carriage rates of these bacteria among children in outpatient departments in the study area.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the nasopharyngeal carriage, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and associated factors of Gram-positive bacteria among children attending the outpatient department at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

Methods

A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 1, 2023, to August 30, 2023. A total of 424 nasopharyngeal swab samples were collected using st

SUBMITTER: Birhanu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11357108 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature