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[Antimicrobial resistance of bacteria causing diarrhea in children from Corrientes, Argentina]

Silvia E Balbachán1, Luis A Merino, Daniel E Merino

  • 1Institute de Medicina Regional, Universidad Nacional del Nordeste, Chaco, Argentina. silviabalbachan@yahoo.com.ar

Revista Cubana De Medicina Tropical
|February 23, 2013
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Insights

A study in Argentina found that Shigella and Salmonella were the main causes of bacterial gastroenteritis in young children. Multidrug-resistant strains of Shigella, particularly Shigella flexneri, were frequently identified, highlighting a growing public health concern.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Acute diarrhea is a significant health concern in children under 5 years old.
  • Understanding the etiology of bacterial gastroenteritis is crucial for public health interventions.
  • This study focused on identifying enteropathogens in fecal samples from Corrientes, Argentina.

Purpose:

  • To identify the causative agents of bacterial gastroenteritis in young children in Corrientes, Argentina.
  • To determine the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of isolated enteropathogens.
  • To contribute to the knowledge of regional bacterial gastroenteritis epidemiology.

Summary:

  • Fecal samples from 590 children with acute diarrhea were analyzed between January 2004 and April 2005.
  • Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp. were identified, with Shigella spp. being more prevalent (67.4%).
  • Shigella flexneri was the predominant Shigella species, and multidrug resistance was observed in both Shigella and Salmonella isolates.

Impact:

  • Identified Shigella flexneri as a major cause of bacterial gastroenteritis in the studied pediatric population.
  • Revealed the presence of multidrug-resistant Salmonella and Shigella strains, indicating a potential public health threat.
  • Provides essential data for developing targeted treatment strategies and infection control measures in the region.

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