Antimicrobial resistance profile of bacteria from hospital wastewater at two specialized hospitals in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia.

Background: The high levels of antimicrobial consumption in hospitals contribute to the occurrence of antimicrobial resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial resistant bacteria and sub-lethal concentrations of antimicrobial metabolites can end up in hospital wastewater which can spread to the environment and to the community. However, information on the resistance profile of bacteria isolated from environments is not well studied.

Prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among under-five age children in Shanan gibe hospital, Southwest Ethiopia.

Background: Anemia is a major health problem in the worldwide. Because of health and socioeconomic problems, the prevalence of anemia is higher in developing countries. However, there was a limited finding in our study area.

Prevalence and antibiotics susceptibility profiles of Streptococcus pyogenes among pediatric patients with acute pharyngitis at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

Background: Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes) is a Gram positive bacterium which is a leading cause of pharyngitis, skin and soft tissue infection and post streptococcal syndromes. Due to lack of β-lactamase enzyme production, it was considered universally susceptible to penicillin group and later generation of β-lactam antibiotics.

Prevalence and Associated Factors of TB Co-Morbidity Among HIV Sero-Positive Individuals in Shegaw Motta District Hospital, Ethiopia.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in resource-limited countries like Ethiopia. Up-to-date information regarding TB co-morbidity and determinant factors among HIV sero-positive individuals is lacking in the study area.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of TB co-morbidity and their determinants among HIV sero-positive individuals in Shegaw Motta district hospital.