Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine

Shanti Kumar Luhadia

Publications

• Research Article
  Sputum Bacteriology and Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern of Patients Having Acute Exacerbation of COPD in India â?? A Preliminary Study
  Author(s): Anand K. Patel, Atul S. Luhadia and Shanti Kumar LuhadiaAnand K. Patel, Atul S. Luhadia and Shanti Kumar Luhadia
  
  Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common disease and equally affecting rural population. Majority of COPD exacerbations are infective and facilities of bacterial culture are not available at peripheral health institutions. Acute exacerbations can contribute to irreversible progression of disease. Objective: To find out the bacteria predominantly causing the AECOPD in our region, its relation with severity of the diseases and antibiotic most effective against these organisms. Material and Methods: Previously diagnosed patients presented with acute exacerbation were investigated for sputum characteristics, culture and drug sensitivity. Results: Culture was positive in 41 (82%) patients. Streptococcus pneumoniae (32%) was the most common pathogen isolated followed by Streptococcus pyogens (16%) and Pseudomonas (12%). Piperacillin+.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-105X.1000238

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