Comparative analysis of antimicrobial resistance in enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli isolates from two paediatric cohort studies in Lima, Peru

Conclusions
ETEC from Peruvian children are often resistant to older, inexpensive antibiotics, while remaining susceptible to ciprofloxacin, cephalosporins and furazolidone. Fluoroquinolones and azithromycin remain the drugs of choice for ETEC infections in Peru. However, further development of resistance should be closely monitored.

Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - July 14, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Medina, A. M., Rivera, F. P., Pons, M. J., Riveros, M., Gomes, C., Bernal, M., Meza, R., Maves, R. C., Huicho, L., Chea-Woo, E., Lanata, C. F., Gil, A. I., Ochoa, T. J., Ruiz, J. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research