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Study on Chloramphenicol resistance pattern in Central India, Indore |
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Jain K,1 Tripathi S2 |
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Assistant Professor,1 Professor2 |
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1Department of Microbiology,Index Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India 2Department of Pharmacology, Index Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
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| BackgroundChloramphenicol (CK) is drug of choice in many life threatening and serious bacterial infections. Due to development of resistance and toxicity associated with this drug, it is not in common use now days. This study was done to find out prevalence of CK resistance pattern.Material Methods100 consecutive pus samples from surgical site infections from various specialties of index medical college hospital and research center were studied in microbiology department during period of 1year. Results
Gram positive as well as Gram negative organisms had shown sensitivity to Chloramphenicol. Also organisms were resistant to commonly used higher antibiotics. Conclusion CK can be used for common serious IPD patients not having contraindication to this drug. Study also reinforces proper and rational use of antibiotics. |
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| KEY WORDS | |
| Chloramphenicol, drug resistance, gram positive and gram negative organism. | |
