Journal article
Bacteremia in febrile cancer patients in Uganda
Abstract
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to determine the predominant bacterial species causing bacteremia among febrile cancer patients, and their antibacterial resistance profiles at the Uganda Cancer Institute.ResultsWe enrolled in-patients with a documented fever (≥ 37.5 °C). Bacteria from positive blood cultures were identified using standard methods biochemically. Antibacterial susceptibility testing was performed with the Kirby–Bauer disc …
Authors
Lubwama M; Phipps W; Najjuka CF; Kajumbula H; Ddungu H; Kambugu JB; Bwanga F
Journal
BMC Research Notes, Vol. 12, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2019
DOI
10.1186/s13104-019-4520-9
ISSN
1756-0500
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacteremiaBlood CultureChildCross-Sectional StudiesDrug Resistance, Multiple, BacterialFemaleFeverGene ExpressionGram-Negative BacteriaGram-Negative Bacterial InfectionsGram-Positive BacteriaGram-Positive Bacterial InfectionsHumansMaleMicrobial Sensitivity TestsNeoplasmsNeutropeniaUgandabeta-Lactamases