Surveillance of antibiotic susceptibility pattern among shigella flexneri strain isolated in Nagpur district during three years period, january 2009-january 2012

Abstract

Our results provide data on antimicrobial resistance to choose a proper antibiotic for the treatment of Shigellosis in our country. According to current findings, Quinolones and Cephalosporins are the drug of choice for the diarrheic patients. In conclusion, systematic monitoring is needed to identify changes in the antimicrobial resistance.