Occurrence of Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and Carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli isolated from Childhood Diarrhoea in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Occurrence of Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and Carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli isolated from Childhood Diarrhoea in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Abstract Introduction Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing pathogenic E. coli is a global public health issue, especially in sub-Saharan African countries such as Cameroon. It contributes to increase significantly hospital length of stay, morbidity, mortality and economic costs because of...

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Main Authors: Saleh Mahamat, Raspail Carrel Founou, Luria Leslie Founou, Thibau Flaurant Tchouangueu, Brice Davy Dimani, Omer Aurelle Nkengkana, Lethicia Danaëlle Mafo, David Chelo, Marie Christine Fonkoua, Yap Boum-II, Hortense Gonsu, Michel Noubom, Paul Olivier Koki Ndombo, Donatien Gatsing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Antibiotic resistance
Multidrug resistance
ESBLs
Children
Cameroon
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-024-03559-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-024-03559-z

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