Sputum bacteriology and antibiotic sensitivity pattern in COPD exacerbation in India

Conclusion With continuously changing bacterial flora of AECOPD, choice of antibiotic should be based on the local bacterial resistance pattern. Periodic studies to identify probable agents and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern would assist in formulating a cost effective antibiotic strategy reducing the emergence of drug resistance.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research