Molecular mechanisms and epidemiology of resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae in the Middle East region.
CONCLUSION: In order to better survey, control and prevent the emergence of multidrug- and extremely drug-resistant S. pneumoniae strains, antimicrobial stewardship, national surveillance and public awareness programmes should be developed urgently in Middle Eastern countries.
PMID: 28650313 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology - Category: Microbiology Authors: El Moujaber G, Osman M, Rafei R, Dabboussi F, Hamze M Tags: J Med Microbiol Source Type: research
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