Detection of OXA-48 Gene in Carbapenem-Resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae from Urine Samples

S Gurung, S Kafle, B Dhungel, N Adhikari… - Infection and drug …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Resistance to carbapenem in Gram-negative bacteria is attributable to their
ability to produce carbapenemase enzymes. The main objective of this study was to detect …

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on Extended-Spectrum β-lactamases Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in Nepal

M Shyaula, C Khadka, P Dawadi… - Microbiology …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the pool estimates of
extended-spectrum β-lactamases producing K. pneumoniae (ESBL-KP) and study their drug …

Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella Species in Pediatric Patients Visiting International Friendship Children's Hospital …

K Kayastha, B Dhungel, S Karki… - Infectious Diseases …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction: Emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat and
significantly affects the treatment options for common infectious diseases. Inappropriate use …

[HTML][HTML] Use of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance in Nepal: a nationwide survey

KR Rijal, MR Banjara, B Dhungel, S Kafle, K Gautam… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
Nepal suffers from high burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) due to inappropriate use of
antibiotics. The main objective of this study was to explore knowledge, attitude and practices …

Trend and Characteristics of Acinetobacter baumannii Infections in Patients Attending Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Western Nepal: A …

S Raut, KR Rijal, S Khatiwada, S Karna… - Infection and Drug …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background Acinetobacter baumannii is one of the major organisms causing nosocomial
infections and is intrinsically resistant to multiple classes of antibiotics. The main objective of …

[HTML][HTML] Plasmid mediated colistin resistant mcr-1 and co-existence of OXA-48 among Escherichia coli from clinical and poultry isolates: first report from Nepal

B Muktan, U Thapa Shrestha, B Dhungel, BC Mishra… - Gut pathogens, 2020 - Springer
Background Plasmid-mediated resistance to the last-resort drugs: carbapenems and colistin
is an emerging public health threat. The studies on the prevalence and co-expression of …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of multidrug-resistant and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Gram-negative isolates from clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital of …

A Shilpakar, M Ansari, KR Rai, G Rai… - Tropical Medicine and …, 2021 - Springer
Background The existence of multidrug-resistant organisms, including extended-spectrum
beta-lactamases (ESBLs), is on rise across the globe and is becoming a severe problem …

Plasmid-Mediated AmpC β-Lactamase CITM and DHAM Genes Among Gram-Negative Clinical Isolates

SC Aryal, MK Upreti, AK Sah, M Ansari… - Infection and Drug …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background Antibiotic resistance mediated by the production of extended-spectrum β-
lactamases (ESBLs) and AmpC β-lactamases is posing a serious threat in the management …

[HTML][HTML] Antibiotic Susceptibility, Biofilm Production, and Detection of mecA Gene among Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Different Clinical Specimens

U Gaire, U Thapa Shrestha, S Adhikari, N Adhikari… - Diseases, 2021 - mdpi.com
The increasing incidence of methicillin-resistant and biofilm-forming S. aureus isolates in
hospital settings is a gruesome concern today. The main objectives of this study were to …

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Prevalence, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern, and Detection of mecA Gene among Cardiac Patients from a …

S Dhungel, KR Rijal, B Yadav… - Infectious Diseases …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a significant human
pathogen associated with nosocomial infections. mec A in the S. aureus is a marker of …