Various immunosuppressive treatments were used in order to induce a Salmonella typhi infection in mouse by oral route. Neither low protein diets nor administration of mucin, iron, streptomycin or silica could modify animal's sensitiveness, but, cyclophosphamide injections enhanced lethal effect of bacteria, while silica increased the number of bacteria in the blood and the spleen.
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Medical Microbiology & Parasitology Department, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. Email:
Background: Neonatal sepsis (NNS) is a known cause of morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries. The global resistance scourge may worsen the management outcomes of NNS. This study aims to determine the current profile of bacteriological agents of NNS, their resistance status and associated mortality in our setting.
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