| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10516770 | Public Health | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Conclusions. Our study confirmed the circulation of MDR S. typhi in Lagos, Nigeria. Periodic review of antibiotics used in hospitals is essential as the efficacies of chloramphenicol, ampicillin and cotrimoxazole are now doubtful. Ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin are effective drugs for treatment of typhoid fever, but with current trends of drug abuse in Nigeria, resistance is likely to develop. These results, therefore, provide an early warning signal for the prudent use of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials to preserve their usefulness.
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Authors
K.O. Akinyemi, S.I. Smith, A.O. Bola Oyefolu, A.O. Coker,