Open AccessPhenotypic Detection of Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli from a Clinical Specimen in Sidama, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s) -
Tsegaye Alemayehu,
Solomon Asnake,
Bereket Tadesse,
Elshaday Azerefegn,
Enkosilassie Mitiku,
Asnakech Agegnehu,
Netsanet Nigussie,
H Techilo,
Mariam Mariam,
Moges Desta
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
infection and drug resistance
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.033
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1178-6973
DOI - 10.2147/idr.s289763
Subject(s) - meropenem , medicine , amikacin , cefuroxime , carbapenem , ceftazidime , cefotaxime , tazobactam , microbiology and biotechnology , antibiotics , antibiotic resistance , imipenem , biology , bacteria , pseudomonas aeruginosa , genetics
Carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria are an emergent source of both community-acquired and healthcare-associated infection that poses a substantial hazard to public health. This study aimed to conclude the magnitude of carbapenem resistance gram-negative bacteria from a clinical specimen at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.