Phenotypic characterization of ESBL-producing urinary isolates of E. coli and Klebsiella spp. in a tertiary care children's hospital in Nepal

Phenotypic characterization of ESBL-producing urinary isolates of E. coli and Klebsiella spp. in a tertiary care children's hospital in Nepal

Abstract Background The production of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) among uropathogens, particularly E. coli and Klebsiella spp., poses a severe public health concern. This study explored the epidemiology of ESBL-producing E. coli and Klebsiella spp. isolated from urine samples obtained...

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Main Authors: Santosh Pantha, Hiramani Parajuli, Charu Arjyal, Shovana Thapa Karki, Dhiraj Shrestha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Children
E. coli
ESBL
Klebsiella
Nepal
UTI
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-024-00587-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-024-00587-3

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