Haematological Profile and Antibiotic Resistance of Bacteria Responsible for Enteric Infections Isolated From Patients Suffering From Malaria and Enteric Infections on Consultation at the Dschang Regional Hospital.

ABSTRACT: Malarial and bacterial coinfections in low-income countries are a serious cause of morbidity and mortality, necessitating coadministration of antibiotics and antimalarials. This study investigated the relationship between malaria infection and bacterial drug resistance in malaria and nonmalaria patients on consultation at the Dschang Regional Hospital. A follow-up study was carried out from October 2020 to December 2021 on 127 malaria and 174 nonmalaria patients having enteric infections. Clinical and haematological parameters were measured using standard methods. CD4 and CD8 cells were determined using flow cytometry. Enteric bacteria pathogens were isolated from stool, and antimicrobial and antimalarial profiles were determined using agar diffusion and microdilution methods, respectively

SUBMITTER: Ngai RY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11530289 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature