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View article: Antibiotic resistance and molecular characterization of non-invasive clinical <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i> isolates in Germany 2019 and 2020
Antibiotic resistance and molecular characterization of non-invasive clinical <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i> isolates in Germany 2019 and 2020 Open
Background Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) is known as a cause of invasive and non-invasive diseases. Especially ear, nose and throat (ENT) infections are common reasons for antibiotic prescriptions in outpatient settings in Germany. Therefore…
View article: First cases of Burkholderia cenocepacia III A neonatal sepsis in Central African Republic
First cases of Burkholderia cenocepacia III A neonatal sepsis in Central African Republic Open
Bacteria of the Burkholderia cepacia complex cause frequent infections in immunocompromised and hospitalized patients, with a significant mortality rate. Phenotypic identification of those bacteria is difficult and therefore rarely reporte…
View article: Serotype distribution and antimicrobial resistance of human Salmonella enterica in Bangui, Central African Republic, from 2004 to 2013
Serotype distribution and antimicrobial resistance of human Salmonella enterica in Bangui, Central African Republic, from 2004 to 2013 Open
Although the prevalence of ESBL-producing Salmonella isolates was low in CAR, we found that a single IncHI2 plasmid-carrying blaCTX-M-15 was widespread among Salmonella serotypes from sub-Saharan Africa, which is of concern.
View article: Burkholderia cepacia meningitis in the Central African Republic
Burkholderia cepacia meningitis in the Central African Republic Open
Burkholderia cepacia causes frequent infections in immunocompromised and hospitalized patients, with a significant mortality rate. This bacterial species has also been associated with epidemic outbreaks due to contamination of antiseptic s…
View article: Emergence of <i>Neisseria meningitidis</i> Serogroup W, Central African Republic, 2015–2016
Emergence of <i>Neisseria meningitidis</i> Serogroup W, Central African Republic, 2015–2016 Open
We analyzed data from the 2015 and 2016 meningitis epidemic seasons in Central African Republic as part of the national disease surveillance. Of 80 tested specimens, 66 belonged to meningococcal serogroup W. Further analysis found that 97.…
View article: Outbreak of Pneumococcal Meningitis, Paoua Subprefecture, Central African Republic, 2016–2017
Outbreak of Pneumococcal Meningitis, Paoua Subprefecture, Central African Republic, 2016–2017 Open
We report a pneumococcal meningitis outbreak in the Central African Republic (251 suspected cases; 60 confirmed by latex agglutination test) in 2016-2017. Case-fatality rates (10% for confirmed case-patients) were low. In areas where a rec…
View article: Serotype Distribution and Antimicrobial Resistance of Shigella Species in Bangui, Central African Republic, from 2002 to 2013
Serotype Distribution and Antimicrobial Resistance of Shigella Species in Bangui, Central African Republic, from 2002 to 2013 Open
Shigella is a major cause of severe diarrhea in children less than the age of 5 years in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to describe the (sub-)serotype distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility of Shigella serogroups from…
View article: Factors associated with stunting in healthy children aged 5 years and less living in Bangui (RCA)
Factors associated with stunting in healthy children aged 5 years and less living in Bangui (RCA) Open
Stunting remains a major public health concern worldwide. Although its global prevalence is slowly decreasing, the actual number of affected children is still rising in Sub-Saharan Africa. In the Central African Republic (CAR), about one t…