Characterization and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of septicaemia-causing pathogens isolated from febrile children with sickle cell disease in kano, nigeria.

Conclusion: Septicaemia in SCD confirmed children in the three hospitals are caused by a combination of 11 genera of bacteria. Resistance to commonly used antibiotics are on increase, but treatment with ciprofloxacin is still promising.
Source: Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases - Category: Hematology Source Type: research