Screening of Kunun-zaki for the Presence of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) and Carbapenemase Producing Escherichia Coli

In this study, fifty Kunun-zaki beverages were examined for the presence of extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase producing Escherichia coli. 20% of the samples were found to be contaminated with E. coli, whose counts ranged from 7.00×102-1.72×104(cfu/ml). All isolates were subje...

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Main Authors: Kelechi Chikanma Edward, Chukwuemeka Eric Alozie, Precious Obioha Owuamalam, Onyedikachi Victor Onyekachi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UIKTEN 2019-12-01
Series:SAR Journal
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Online Access:http://www.sarjournal.com/content/24/SARJournalDecember2019_158_166.pdf