Great Plasticity in a Great Pathogen: Capsular Types, Virulence Factors and Biofilm Formation in ESBL-Producing <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> from Pediatric Infections in Uruguay
<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> is widely recognized as an opportunistic hospital and community pathogen. It is one of the priority microorganisms included in the ESKAPE group, and its antibiotic resistance related to extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) is a global public health concern....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/2/170 |