Objectives Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) have become widespread around the
world. We sought to evaluate the proportion of ESBL-producing isolates among …

Objective To summarize published studies on the prevalence of and risk factors for maternal
bacterial colonization and/or infection with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing …

Abstract Background High prevalence of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)
producing Enterobacteriaceae threatens treatment options for invasive bloodstream …

The production of β-lactamase is the most common mechanism of resistance to β-lactam
antibiotics among gram-negative bacteria. Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) are …

Background Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Gram-negative bacteria
have become a serious threat to global health. Their rapid spread is associated with high …

Background: The beta-lactam groups of antibiotics are the largest group of antibacterial
agents used in clinical practice and they are frequently prescribed. The wide use of these …

Background Knowledge of the anti-microbial susceptibility pattern of common pathogens in
a given area helps to inform the choice of empirical antibiotic therapy. The aim of this study …

Background Extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE)
represent a major problem in the management of nosocomial infections. However, ESBL-PE …

Background Published data on the existence and magnitude of extended spectrum beta-
lactamase (ESBL) production in urinary pathogens in local setting is limited. The aim of the …

Background Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae have
spread worldwide but there are few reports on carriage in hospitals in low-income countries …