[1]Oyeleye, A. E., 1Afeez, B. O., 1Ayanbeku, T. S., and *2Ubesie, A. C.
1Department of Paediatrics, Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria 2Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu State, Nigeria
*Correspondence to: agozie.ubesie@unn.edu.ng
Abstract:
Background: Acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) is a life-threatening illness associated with high morbidity and mortality as well as debilitating consequences among survivors. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of bacterial isolates and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of ABM among children presenting with fever and convulsion at the Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Nigeria. Continue reading “Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of acute bacterial meningitis isolates among children with fever and convulsion in Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Nigeria”