Genomic characterization of colistin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from intensive care unit patients in Egypt

Abstract Background Egypt has witnessed elevated incidence rates of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in intensive care units (ICUs). The treatment of these infections is becoming more challenging whilst colistin-carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae is upsurging. Due to the insuffic...

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Main Authors: Eriny T. Attalla, Amal M. Khalil, Azza S. Zakaria, Dave J. Baker, Nelly M. Mohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12941-023-00632-9