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    Antibiotic Resistance Due to Recent Antibiotic Drug Use and Other Antimicrobial Factors in Adults in Helena, MT.

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    Author
    Moyer, Melissa
    Advisor
    Sam Alvey; Grant Hokit; Joan Stottlemyer
    Date of Issue
    2007-04-01
    Subject Keywords
    Antibiotics -- resistance; Ciprofloxacin; Drug resistance; Erythromycin; Penicillin; Tetracycline; sulfisoxazole
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    https://scholars.carroll.edu/handle/20.500.12647/3328
    Title
    Antibiotic Resistance Due to Recent Antibiotic Drug Use and Other Antimicrobial Factors in Adults in Helena, MT.
    Type
    thesis
    Abstract
    Recent studies on antibiotic resistance show conflicting results as to the extent that environmental factors may play in the increase of drug resistance among general populations. One hundred and fifty-four adults living in Helena, Montana were surveyed for antibiotic drug use history, and their surface flora were tested for resistance against ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, penicillin, sulfisoxazole, and tetracycline. In this study, very high levels of antibiotic resistance are seen throughout the individuals tested, most prominently to penicillin and sulfisoxazole. As high as 99% of participants had microorganisms resistant to two or more antibiotics. Results suggest that demographic factors such as age and gender do not play a role in increasing antibiotic resistance. Also, recent use of antibiotics, extended or incorrect use of antibiotics, use of antibacterial soap, and increased hand washing habits do not appear to be correlated with increased antibiotic resistance.
    Degree Awarded
    Bachelor's
    Semester
    Spring
    Department
    Life & Environmental Sciences
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