Detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase genes in members of the Proteeae tribe isolated from a tertiary hospital in Southeast, Nigeria

Detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase genes in members of the Proteeae tribe isolated from a tertiary hospital in Southeast, Nigeria

Background: Tribe Proteeae consisting of Proteus, Providencia, and Morganella species are critical opportunistic pathogens causing various health care-associated infections. Widespread extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) activities have been reported among members of these groups of organisms. Aim:...

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Main Authors: Comfort Nne Akujobi, Chinenye Vivian Okwesilieze, Iloduba Nnaemeka Aghanya, Solomon Nwabueze Ukibe, Akachukwu Egwu Okoro, Simon Nkpeh Ushie, Nkechi Perpetua Maduekwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
antimicrobial resistance
beta-lactamase
carbapenem-resistant
cephalosporin
proteeae
Online Access:http://www.njmonline.org/article.asp?issn=1115-2613;year=2022;volume=31;issue=4;spage=429;epage=434;aulast=Akujobi

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