Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is widely acknowledged as a global problem,
yet in many parts of the world its magnitude is still not well understood. This review, using a …

Abstract Background Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales are among the most serious
antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threats. Emerging resistance to polymyxins raises the …

Background Urinary tract infection is a common cause of morbidity in pregnant women.
Emergence of antimicrobial resistance particularly ESBL production among bacterial …

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are among the most difficult to treat
emerging multidrug-resistant organisms. Major limitations exist in surveillance needed to …

Objective There are numerous reported cases of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases
(ESBLs) producing Enterobacteriaceae in Nigeria. Yet, there are regions in Nigeria where …

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 …

Background Urinary tract infections (UTI) and asymptomatic bacteriuria (AB) during
pregnancy can result in considerable maternal and foetal adverse outcomes. Production of …

Introduction Above 80% of urinary tract infections are caused by enteric bacteria, which are
known for years by their drug-resistant ability. Though the prevalence of drug-resistant …

Antibiotic resistance on account of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing
Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) has become a major public health concern in developing …

Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae is one of the main
causes of antibiotic treatment failure in hospitals. The aim of this study was to evaluate the …