Extended spectrum beta lactamase producing bacteria among outpatients with ear infection at FelegeHiwot Referral Hospital, North West Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antibiotic resistant bacteria particularly extended-spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) producing are of major concern for management of outpatients. They can spread rapidly and are associated with poor patient outcome. However, there is scarcity of information on ear infection with ESBL producing bacteria in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study investigates the prevalence of ear infection with ESBL producing bacteria among outpatients attending Felegehiwot Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

Methods

A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted from May, 2018 to January, 2019. Demographic and clinical data were collected with face to face interview and were complemented with patient card review. Ear discharge specimens were collected from study participants using

SUBMITTER: Endaylalu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7485783 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature