Prevalence of Salmonella Bloodstream Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance in Lagos, Nigeria.

Abstract

(n=6, 10.91%), Proteus species (n=13, 23.64%), Serratia species (n=7, 12.73%), and Citrobacter species (n=2, 3.64%). In this study, the detection rate of Salmonella isolates in positive blood culture samples using qPCR and inv A gene primer set was 100%. Salmonella isolates were %100 resistant to ceftazidime, cefotaxime, and doripenem. Multidrug resistance (MDR) was observed in Salmonella and other bacterial isolates. Conclusion: In this study, qPCR using the inv A primer set was found to be highly specific for Salmonella detection. All the bloodstream bacterial pathogens in this study were MDR; thus, there is a need for continuous evaluation of antibiotics in medical settings. Further molecular studies on these bacterial isolates is essential.