Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase production and multi-drug resistance among Enterobacteriaceae isolated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase production and multi-drug resistance among Enterobacteriaceae isolated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abstract Background The global emergence and spread of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) producing Enterobacteriaceae have been threatening the ability to treat an infection. Hence, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of ESBL-producing and multi-drug resistance (MDR) Enterobacteriac...

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Main Authors: Dejenie Shiferaw Teklu, Abebe Aseffa Negeri, Melese Hailu Legese, Tesfaye Legesse Bedada, Hiwot Ketema Woldemariam, Kassu Desta Tullu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
ESBLs
MDR
Enterobacteriaceae
Clinical specimens
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-019-0488-4

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