A systematic review: the current status of carbapenem resistance in East Africa

K Ssekatawa, DK Byarugaba, E Wampande, F Ejobi - BMC research notes, 2018 - Springer
Objective In this systematic review, we present the molecular epidemiology and knowledge
gaps of the carbapenem resistance in East Africa as well as the future probable research …

Review and analysis of the overlapping threats of carbapenem and polymyxin resistant E. coli and Klebsiella in Africa

DM Venne, DM Hartley, MD Malchione, M Koch… - … Resistance & Infection …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales are among the most serious
antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threats. Emerging resistance to polymyxins raises the …

Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenamases in Escherichia coli isolated from humans and livestock in rural south-western Uganda

B Tuhamize, BB Asiimwe, K Kasaza, W Sabiiti… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background The accumulation of resistance genes in Escherichia coli (E. coli) strains
imposes limitations in the therapeutic options available for the treatment of infections caused …

Prevalence of E. coli as a causative agent of urinary tract infections and its drug susceptibility patterns among pregnant mothers seeking medicare at Kisii teaching …

EO Omwenga, SM Simba, SK Musyoki - 2022 - 41.89.196.16
Background: E-coli, a gram-negative entero-bacteria has been associated with urinary tract
infections (UTIs) and antimicrobial resistances in human and animals. This study aimed at …

The Effect of Multi-drug Resistance on the Fitness and Pathogenicity of Carbapenem Resistant Organisms (CROs) in the Absence of Selective Pressure

AV Amulele - 2022 - oro.open.ac.uk
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat estimated to cause millions of deaths and
trillions of dollars in economic loss if not dealt with urgently. Carbapenems are one of the …

[PDF][PDF] Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Escherichia coli Isolated from Sewage Samples of Hospitals in Different Regions of Bangladesh

MR Mahmud, T Al Arafat, MTI Tanim… - Bangladesh Journal of …, 2021 - academia.edu
Escherichia coli (E. coli) found in the environment, foods, and intestines of human and
animals are a large and diverse group of bacteria. Although most strains of E. coli are …

[PDF][PDF] Antimicrobial susceptibility and management of bacterial skin and soft tissue infections at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya

CK Langat - 2018 - academia.edu
Background: Bacterial skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are the second most common
indication for antimicrobial therapy. The causative bacterial organisms are increasingly …