Plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance genes detected in Ciprofloxacin non-susceptible Escherichia coli and Klebsiella isolated from children under five years at hospital discharge, Kenya

Plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance genes detected in Ciprofloxacin non-susceptible Escherichia coli and Klebsiella isolated from children under five years at hospital discharge, Kenya

Abstract Background The increasing spread of fluoroquinolone resistant enteric bacteria is a global public health concern. Children recently discharged from the hospital are at high risk of carriage of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) due to frequent exposure to antimicrobials during inpatient stays....

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Main Authors: Kevin Kariuki, Mame Mareme Diakhate, Susan Musembi, Stephanie N. Tornberg-Belanger, Doreen Rwigi, Timothy Mutuma, Elizabeth Mutuku, Kirkby D. Tickell, Olusegun O. Soge, Benson O. Singa, Judd L. Walson, Patricia B. Pavlinac, Samuel Kariuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Ciprofloxacin
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella spp
Post-hospital discharge
Fluoroquinolones
Antimicrobial resistance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-023-02849-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-023-02849-2

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