*1Ukam, I. I., 1Iyam, S. O., 1Ugbadu, J. I., 2Unoh, F. B., 1Ukeye, A. A., 1Okoro B. C., 1Akpeke, V. U., and 3Umoh, N. O.
1Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Calabar, PMB 1115 Calabar, Nigeria
2Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Calabar, PMB 1115 Calabar, Nigeria
3Department of Bacteriology, Virology and Mycology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar, PMB 1115, Calabar, Nigeria
*Correspondence to: ukamjohn8@gmail.com & igborukam@unical.edu.ng; Mobile: +2349074254995/ +2348032327041; ORCiD ID: 0009-0005-7645-5508
Abstract:
Background: The global spread of the extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESβL) and carbapenemases producing strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae constitutes a public health threat to both humans and animals. This study investigated the prevalence of ESβLs genes among multidrug resistant (MDR) K. pneumoniae isolates from clinical specimens of patients attending selected hospitals in Calabar, Nigeria. Continue reading “Prevalence of extended spectrum β-lactamase genes among multi-drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from clinical specimens in Calabar, Nigeria”