AUTHOR
Carl D. Britto, Vanessa K. Wong, Gordan Dougan, Andrew J. Pollard
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The temporal and spatial change in trends of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in typhoid have not been systematically studied, and such information will be critical for defining intervention, as well as planning sustainable prevention strategies.
RESULTS:
It appears that AMR in S. Typhi will continue to emerge leading to treatment failure, changes in antimicrobial policy and further resistance developing in S. Typhi isolates and other Gram-negative bacteria in endemic regions. The deployment of typhoid conjugate vaccines to control the disease in endemic regions may be the best defense.
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