Publications by authors named "Stefana Helena Margaretha Kaligis"
Nasopharyngeal carriage rate, serotype distribution, and antimicrobial profiles of Streptococcus pneumoniae among patients with acute respiratory tract infection in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Diana Shintawati Purwanto Miftahuddin Majid Khoeri Wisnu Tafroji Stefana Helena Margaretha Kaligis Rocky Wilar
Access Microbiol
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed the carriage rate, serotype distribution, and antibiotic susceptibility of a specific bacteria in patients with acute respiratory infections in Manado, North Sulawesi, before the introduction of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13).
- A total of 106 nasopharyngeal swabs were collected, revealing a higher carriage rate among children aged 2-5 years (40.6%) compared to younger kids and adults.
- The identified serotypes varied, including several strains, and most isolates showed high susceptibility to antibiotics like vancomycin and chloramphenicol, while resistance was noted for penicillin and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, providing baseline data for future