Prevalence Of Streptococcus Pneumonia In Pneumonia Patients:-Ike, Moses O
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study is to assess the
prevalence of Streptococcus pneumoniae in pneumonia patients. A total of 60
sputum samples were collected from patients (age 1-65 years) with lower
respiratory infections at Madona Hospital, Aba road, Umuahia, Abia State
Nigeria. Sputum samples were used for the study. Samples were cultured on blood
agar using streak method of inoculation and incubated at 37°C for 48hrs. The
test organisms was authenticated using some standard identification methods.
Amongst other etiological agents discovered during the work, Streptococcus pneumoniae
had the highest frequency of occurrence (33) followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae
(21). Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates were found most among adult patients
(37%) while the least was found from those above 60years of age (11%). 51% of
Streptococcus pneumoniae were isolated from male patients while 49% of
Streptococcus pneumoniae were isolated from female patients. This study shows
that frequency of Streptococcus pneumoniae is greater than other pneumonia
associated bacteria
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IKE, IKE. "Prevalence Of Streptococcus Pneumonia In Pneumonia Patients:-Ike, Moses O " Mouau.afribary.org (2025). Accessed 23 Jan. 2025. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/prevalence-of-streptococcus-pneumonia-in-pneumonia-patients-ike-moses-o-7-2