Evaluation of the Ability to Form Biofilms in KPC-Producing and ESBL-Producing <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Isolated from Clinical Samples

Evaluation of the Ability to Form Biofilms in KPC-Producing and ESBL-Producing <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Isolated from Clinical Samples

The appearance of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> strains producing extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL), and carbapenemase (KPC) has turned into a significant public health issue. ESBL- and KPC-producing <i>K. pneumoniae</i>’s ability to form biofilms is a significant concern a...

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Main Authors: Carolina Sabença, Eliana Costa, Sara Sousa, Lillian Barros, Ana Oliveira, Sónia Ramos, Gilberto Igrejas, Carmen Torres, Patrícia Poeta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>
extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)
<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> carbapenemase (KPC)
biofilm
antimicrobial resistance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/7/1143

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