Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Risk Factors Associated with ESBL-Producing and MDR <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Hospital and Environmental Settings in Lusaka, Zambia: Implications for One Health, Antimicrobial Stewardship and Surveillance Systems

Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Risk Factors Associated with ESBL-Producing and MDR <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Hospital and Environmental Settings in Lusaka, Zambia: Implications for One Health, Antimicrobial Stewardship and Surveillance Systems

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health problem threatening human, animal, and environmental safety. This study assessed the AMR profiles and risk factors associated with Escherichia coli in hospital and environmental settings in Lusaka, Zambia. This cross-sectional study was conducted fro...

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Main Authors: Maisa Kasanga, Geoffrey Kwenda, Jian Wu, Maika Kasanga, Mark J. Mwikisa, Raphael Chanda, Zachariah Mupila, Baron Yankonde, Mutemwa Sikazwe, Enock Mwila, Doreen M. Shempela, Benjamin B. Solochi, Christabel Phiri, Steward Mudenda, Duncan Chanda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
<i>Escherichia coli</i>
ESBL
One Health
antibiotics
multidrug resistance
antimicrobial stewardship
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/8/1951

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