positive samples have been identifi ed during outbreaks. Molecular methods may serve as an adjunct to traditional laboratory methods by improving sensitivity and also enabling diagnosis of Shigella spp. outbreaks among remote populations where specimen storage and transport requirements may be challenging (10). We describe extremely high rates of resistance of Shigella spp. to cotrimoxazole, th...

Serratia marcescens strains were divided into three groups on the basis of antimicrobial sensitivity and pigment production. Group I, nonpigmented, was resistant to most antibiotics. Group II, nonpigmented, was susceptible to many antimicrobial agents, as was group III which was pigmented. Representative organisms of each group were examined for all lipid content. There were no significant diff...

We tested 151 strains representing the genera Nocarclia and Gordma, the taxon ‘ Mycobacterium ’ rhodochrous and a collection of strains isolated from bagasse for their in vitro susceptibility to 52 antimicrobial agents by using the impregnated filter-paper disc method. The ‘ bagasse’ isolates were resistant to most of the antimicrobial agents but the nocardiae, gordonae and rhodochrous groups f...

Objective: Our objective of this research work was to investigate antimicrobial activity of five species of traditionally used medicinal plants namely Adhatoda vasica, Artemisia annua, Cordia oblique, Croton bonplandianum and Euphorbia milli against different strains of bacteria and fungi which are known to cause various types of infectious diseases. Methods: Organic extracts of these plants le...

Aim: To observe sensitivity patterns of urinary tract infections and the micro-organisms causing them in patients presenting with symptoms. Methodology: A sample 206 complaints lower symptoms ranging between age group 20 to 85 years was included study. This a retrospective study that carried out departments nephrology at Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital (ANTH), Islamabad, from January 2019 202...

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common canine infections, and among the most common indications for antimicrobial therapy. Although a presumptive diagnosis of UTI can be made based on the clinical signs along with a urinalysis, urine culture and sensitivity testing is indicated for the definitive diagnosis as well as for the choice of appropriate antimicrobial therapy (Ling, 20...

Occurrence of antimicrobial resistant bacterial strains is a key issue for therapeutic outcome both in human and veterinary medicine. Moreover, when considering food animals the risk of their contribution to antibiotic resistance in humans has to be taken into account. Consequently surveys are needed to describe evolution of drug sensitivity in pathogens and indicator bacteria obtained from the...