Gut mucosal colonisation with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) threaten human health; and, in areas of sub-Saharan Africa (sSA) where carbapenems are not available, may render ESBL-E infections untreatable. Gut mucosal colonisation probably occurs before infection, making prevent...

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Main Authors: Joseph M. Lewis, Rebecca Lester, Paul Garner, Nicholas A. Feasey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wellcome 2019-10-01
Series:Wellcome Open Research
Online Access:https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/4-160/v1