Extremely high prevalence of multi-resistance among uropathogens from hospitalised children in Beira, Mozambique.

Objectives: A prospective surveillance study was conducted to investigate the epidemiology and patterns of antibiotic resistance among uropathogens from hospitalised children in Beira, Mozambique. Additionally, information regarding determinants of a urinary tract infection (UTI) was obtained.

Methods: Bacterial species identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase testing were performed for relevant bacterial isolates.

General population and medical student perceptions of good and bad doctors in Mozambique.

Context: A key element of the doctor-patient relationship is to understand the patient's and doctor's perceptions of quality care.

Objectives: To assess the perceptions of good and bad doctors among first-year medical students and local community members in a semi-urban, African settings.

Methods: Using open-ended and closed dichotomous questions, 115 first-year medical students in Beira, Mozambique were surveyed regarding their perceptions of a 'good' and 'bad' doctor.