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Ciprofloxacin demonstrated 100% sensitivity and treatment response in pediatric enteric fever cases. This antibiotic offers a highly effective treatment option, outperforming traditional drugs like chloramphenicol.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Clinical Pharmacology

Background:

  • Enteric fever remains a significant public health concern in children.
  • Increasing antimicrobial resistance necessitates evaluating current treatment regimens.
  • Understanding drug sensitivity patterns is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the culture sensitivity patterns of enteric fever pathogens.
  • To evaluate the treatment outcomes of various antibiotic regimens in children.
  • To identify optimal therapeutic strategies for pediatric enteric fever.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study of 100 children (6 months to 12 years) with enteric fever.
  • Patients were assigned to one of five treatment groups: chloramphenicol, amoxycillin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole + furazolidine, gentamicin + cephalexin, or ciprofloxacin.
  • Culture sensitivity testing and treatment response were assessed for each group.

Main Results:

  • Ciprofloxacin showed 100% sensitivity among culture-positive cases.
  • Treatment response rates were highest for ciprofloxacin (100%) and chloramphenicol (72.7%).
  • Gentamicin + cephalexin achieved the shortest defervescence time (4.6 days).

Conclusions:

  • Ciprofloxacin is a highly effective and sensitive treatment for pediatric enteric fever.
  • Alternative regimens may be necessary for patients resistant to first-line therapies.
  • Further research into optimal drug combinations and resistance mechanisms is warranted.