Sarcouncil Journal of Internal Medicine and Public Health
Sarcouncil Journal of Internal Medicine and Public Health
An Open access peer reviewed international Journal
Publication Frequency- Bi-Monthly
Publisher Name-SARC Publisher
ISSN Online- 2945-3674
Country of origin-PHILIPPINES
Impact Factor- 3.7
Language- Multilingual
Keywords
- Primary Health Care; Sexual Health; General Medicine; Oral Health; Health Informatics; Family Practice; Mental Health; Health Education; Emergency Care; District Health Care; Rural Health Care; Health Promotion etc.
Editors
Dr Hazim Abdul-Rahman
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Applied Sciences
Entessar Al Jbawi
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Multidisciplinary
Rishabh Rajesh Shanbhag
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Engineering and Computer Sciences
Dr Md. Rezowan ur Rahman
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Biomedical Sciences
Dr Ifeoma Christy
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Entrepreneurship And Business Management
Antibiotic Resistance of Selected Bacterial Pathogens Causing Respiratory Infections at Tay Nguyen University Hospital in 2025
Keywords: Respiratory tract infection, antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic susceptibility, Vietnam.
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial pathogens isolated from respiratory tract infections at Tay Nguyen University Hospital. Methods: Bacterial isolates were tested using the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method on Mueller–Hinton agar, interpreted according to CLSI 2023 guidelines. Results: Streptococci: High resistance to Erythromycin (80.5%), Vancomycin (70.7%), Ampicillin (68.3%), and Tetracycline (65.9%); susceptible to Levofloxacin (70.7%) and Ofloxacin (65.9%). Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Resistant to Amikacin (67.9%), Levofloxacin (57.1%), and Ofloxacin (53.6%); Piperacillin/Tazobactam showed highest susceptibility (75%). Staphylococcus aureus: Strong resistance to Erythromycin (87.0%) and Tetracycline (71.4%); Amikacin remained effective (97.8%). Conclusion: Respiratory pathogens exhibited high resistance to common antibiotics, notably Macrolides and Tetracyclines. Continuous surveillance and antibiotic stewardship are necessary for effective treatment.
Author
- Lam Vinh Nien
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh Ho Chi Minh 70000 Vietnam
- Trinh Ngoc Thao Vy
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh Ho Chi Minh 70000 Vietnam
- Le Hong Thuy
- Tay Nguyen University Buon Ma Thuot Dak Lak 630000 Vietnam