Aetiology of ear infection and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern among patients attending otorhinolaryngology clinic at a tertiary hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

Aetiology of ear infection and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern among patients attending otorhinolaryngology clinic at a tertiary hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

Objectives To determine the aetiological pathogens causing ear infections and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among patients with ear complaints at a tertiary hospital in Dar es Salaam.Design Hospital-based cross-sectional study.Settings Otorhinolaryngology clinic at Muhimbili National H...

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Main Authors:	Stephen E Mshana, Mariam M Mirambo, Doreen Kamori, Salim Masoud, Aminiel Shangali, Willybroad Massawe, Upendo Kibwana, Anthony G Mwingwa, Anselmo Manisha, Ambele M Mwandigha, Joel Manyahi, Mtebe Majigo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2023-04-01
Series:	BMJ Open
Online Access:	https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/4/e068359.full

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