Genotypic Determination of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases and Carbapenemase Production in Clinical Isolates of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> in Southwest Nigeria

Genotypic Determination of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases and Carbapenemase Production in Clinical Isolates of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> in Southwest Nigeria

Introduction: <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> is a major pathogen implicated in healthcare-associated infections. Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase-producing <i>K. pneumoniae</i> isolates are a public health concern. This study investigated the existence of...

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Main Authors: Gbolabo Odewale, Motunrayo Yemisi Jibola-Shittu, Olusola Ojurongbe, Rita Ayanbolade Olowe, Olugbenga Adekunle Olowe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Infectious Disease Reports
Subjects:
<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>
extended spectrum β-lactamase
carbapenemase genes
multi-locus sequencing typing
polymerase chain reaction
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7449/15/3/34

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