The β‐lactams—a large class of diverse compounds—due to their excellent safety profile
and broad antimicrobial spectrum are considered to be the most widely used therapeutic …

Extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are defined as enzymes produced by certain
bacteria that are able to hydrolyze extended spectrum cephalosporin. They are therefore …

Antibiotic resistance is a problem of deep scientific concern both in hospital and community
settings. Rapid detection in clinical laboratories is essential for the judicious recognition of …

The prevalence of extended‐spectrum β‐lactamase‐producing Escherichia coli (ESBL‐
producing E. coli) has recently increased worldwide. This study aims at determining the …

Infections due to Gram-negative bacilli (GNB) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. The extent of antibiotic resistance in GNB in countries of the Gulf Cooperation …

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of extended-spectrum
beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli (E. coli), Klebsiella pneumoniae (K …

Multidrug‑resistant (MDR) patterns due to extended‑spectrum β‑lactamase (ESBL)
production in pathogenic bacteria are now becoming prevalent in hospitals worldwide …

Background The infection and prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) is a
worldwide problem, and the presence of ESBLs varies between countries. In this study, we …

Recently, Egypt has witnessed the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Klebsiella
pneumoniae, which has posed a serious healthcare challenge. The accelerated …

Background The nexus between resistance determinants, plasmid type, and clonality
appears to play a crucial role in the dissemination and survival of carbapenem-resistant …