High prevalence and characterization of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in Chadian hospitals

High prevalence and characterization of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in Chadian hospitals

Abstract Background Extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) represent a major problem in the management of nosocomial infections. However, ESBL-PE are not systematically monitored in African countries. The aim of this study was to determine ESBL-PE prevalence in patients...

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Main Authors: Oumar Ouchar Mahamat, Manon Lounnas, Mallorie Hide, Yann Dumont, Abelsalam Tidjani, Kadidja Kamougam, Madina Abderrahmane, Julio Benavides, Jérôme Solassol, Anne-Laure Bañuls, Hélène jean-Pierre, Christian Carrière, Sylvain Godreuil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
ESBL
Enterobacteriaceae
Clinical samples
Prevalence
Chad
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-3838-1

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