Comparative in vitro activity of ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin against isolated uropathogens in Ghana: a pilot study

oleh: Daniel Kwame Afriyie, Linda Brakowaah Adu, Marc Dzradosi, Seth Kwabena Amponsah, Prince Ohene-Manu, Francis Manu-Ofei

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: The Pan African Medical Journal 2018-07-01

Deskripsi

INTRODUCTION: Studies on urinary tract infections (UTIs) in West Africa from 1990 to 2012 have showed moderate to high antimicrobial resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics. Fluoroquinolones have been the main stay in the management of UTIs, but recent reports show emergence of resistance. Levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin still remain the commonest fluoroquinolones prescribed for UTIs in many settings. objective: this study sought to compare activity of ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin against clinical isolates obtained from patients with suspected UTI at the Ghana Police Hospital.