Salmonella and Shigella and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles among adult patients with complaints of diarrhea at Hawassa comprehensive specialized hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia.

Kassahun AberaTariku Lambiyo AntichoMusa Mohammed Ali

Published in: SAGE open medicine (2021)

In this study, relatively a high prevalence of Salmonella serovars and Shigella species was found among adult patients with complaints of diarrhea at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Consuming uncooked food and not washing hands were significantly associated with the prevalence of Salmonella and Shigella.

Keyphrases

escherichia coli
listeria monocytogenes
palliative care
healthcare
irritable bowel syndrome
acute care
risk factors
adverse drug
clostridium difficile
risk assessment