Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) and
carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) are widespread. Here we used the …

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

Infections caused by multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli cause significant morbidity and
mortality especially in developing countries. In this study, we describe the molecular …

Background The use of antibiotic agents in the treatment of infectious diseases has greatly
contributed to the decrease in morbidity and mortality, but these great advances in treatment …

Extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae remain a critical
clinical concern worldwide. The aim of this study was to characterize ESBL-producing K …

Background Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases with
worldwide health threatening. Antimicrobial resistant strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli) are a …

Background: Globally, there is a changing trend in the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of
Gram-negative uropathogens to the conventional drugs used in the treatment of urinary tract …

Purpose Escherichia coli strains that produce extended-spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL) and
carbapenemase are among the major threats to global health. The objective of the present …

Background: Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae are commonly implicated in
urinary tract infections accounting for majority of the antimicrobial resistance encountered in …

Emergence and spread of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates producing extended-spectrum β-
lactamases (ESBLs) present a major threat to public health. In this study, we characterized β …