Detection of Salmonella typhi Isolates and Ceftriaxone Strains Harbouring CTX-M-15 Gene.

Objective: To determine blaCTX-M-15(Cefotaxime-Munich) gene amongst the extensively drug resistant (XDR) Salmonella typhi (S. typhi) isolates by quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR).

Study Design: Observational, cross-sectional study.

Awareness of obstructive sleep apnea and its effects on daily life among health professionals from Karachi, Pakistan.

Background: Sleep disturbances are be poorly documented by primary care physicians.

Objective: Our objective for this survey was to assess the awareness level amongst medical and dental house officers, medical and dental practitioners, and ear, nose and throat specialists (ENTs) regarding OSA and its effects on daily life.

Methods: This was a questionnaire-based survey with yes and no and true and false type questions.