African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Review

Nosocomial infections in intensive care and medical rehabilitation units, and evaluation of antibiotics prescription

Al-Shenqiti A.
  • Al-Shenqiti A.
  • Physical Therapy Department, College of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
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Bahashwan S. A.
  • Bahashwan S. A.
  • harmacology and Toxicology Department, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
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Ghanem S.
  • Ghanem S.
  • Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
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Manzoor N.
  • Manzoor N.
  • Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
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El Shafey H. M.*
  • El Shafey H. M.*
  • Respiratory Therapy Department, College of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
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  •  Received: 19 February 2017
  •  Accepted: 04 May 2017
  •  Published: 28 May 2017

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