Resistance of antimicrobials in respiratory tract infection is also a common health problem both for adult and children in Bangladesh.
As in other developing countries, resistance to commonly used antibiotics is also increasing in Bangladesh due to its indiscriminate use and prescription. Clinical studies have shown that many penicillin-resistant pneumococci are also resistant to chloramphenicol, and cephalosporins such as cefuroxime and ceftriaxone, thus limiting treatment options (Sharma et al., 2005).
The emergence of antibiotic resistance in common respiratory pathogens may jeopardize the effectiveness of empiric treatment causing increased morbidity and mortality from the diseases and also increased health cost to the patient. Accurate bacteriologic records of throat swab culture results may provide guidance for empiric therapy before sensitivity patterns are available.
Therefore, knowledge of the local prevalence of pathogens and their antimicrobial sensitivity patterns isessential for clinicians in their routine work. Clinicians should also be aware of the sensitivity patterns in both
neighbouring and distant areas.
Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, Vol 5(2) 2009, pp. 109-112
Brand: Ancef (Bangladesh)
Generic: Cefradine
Positioning statement: Mighty action, against infection
Target Customer: GP, Pediatrician, Pulmonologist
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