Characterization of Shigella Strains by Plasmid Profile Analysis and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns in a Pediatric Hospital in Ahvaz

Background: High incidences of dysentery and diarrhea were reported in a pediatric hospital in Ahvaz, Iran during March to April, 2013. Objectives: A cross-sectional study was therefore undertaken to identify the causative agents. Patients and Methods: A total of 230 diarrhea samples wer...

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Main Authors: Amin Sakhaei, Mohammad Savari, Leili Shokoohizadeh, Maryam Hadian, Alireza Ekram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alborz University of Medical Sciences 2015-11-01
Series:International Journal of Enteric Pathogens
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Online Access:http://enterpathog.abzums.ac.ir/PDF/ijep-3-29924.pdf