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Surveillance of antibiotic use in the private sector in Namibia using sales and claims data.

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BACKGROUND Antibiotics are among the most commonly used therapeutic agents for humans globally, and their use has been associated with the development of resistance. The objective of this study was to identify sources for quantifying antibiotic usage patterns and to assess such use in ambulatory

Antimicrobial sensitivity patterns of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) isolates in Namibia: implications for empirical antibiotic treatment of meningitis.

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OBJECTIVE Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency associated with high mortality rates. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture is the "gold standard" for diagnosis of meningitis and it is important to establish the susceptibility of the causative microorganism to rationalize treatment. The Namibia

Prevalence and capsular type distribution of Streptococcus agalactiae isolated from pregnant women in Namibia and South Africa.

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Streptococcus agalactiae or Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality resulting in septicaemia, bacteraemia and meningitis. Long term problems in children range from loss of hearing to mental retardation. While Intrapartum Antibiotic

Bradyrhizobium namibiense sp. nov., a symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacterium from root nodules of Lablab purpureus, hyacinth bean, in Namibia.

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Four strains of symbiotic bacteria from root nodules of hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) from Namibia were previously identified as a novel group within the genus Bradyrhizobium. To confirm their taxonomic status, these strains were further characterized by taking a polyphasic approach.

Management of an "Ear Camp" for children in Namibia.

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OBJECTIVE In this publication, we present our experiences with managing an "Ear Camp" in northern Namibia, where the population is predominantly black. Medical coverage for ear problems is poor in this part of the country. METHODS Within 10 days, 38 children (median age 12 years) were operated

Hematogenous osteomyelitis in infants and children in the northwestern region of Namibia. Management and two-year results.

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We reviewed the records of fifty-five children, including eleven infants (three of whom were neonates), who had at least one skeletal manifestation of hematogenous osteomyelitis. Forty-two of the patients were boys and thirteen were girls. The patients were classified into three groups: those who

Compliance to prescribing guidelines among public health care facilities in Namibia; findings and implications

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Background The World Health Organization estimates that over 50% medicines are prescribed inappropriately and the main driver of antimicrobial resistance globally. There have only been a limited number of studies evaluating prescribing patterns against national standard treatment guidelines (STGs)

Prevalence of Self-Medication for Acute Respiratory Infections in Young Children in Namibia: Findings and Implications.

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Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among under-fives. However, self-medication and "self-care" care practices remain common, especially among informal settlements in Namibia. Consequently, we sought to ascertain the rationale

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