Open AccessCharacterization of Extended- Spectrum Beta-lactamase from Escherichia coli and Klebsiella Species from North Eastern Nigeria
Author(s) -
Yahaya Mohammed
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/16330.7254
Subject(s) - escherichia coli , klebsiella pneumoniae , multiplex polymerase chain reaction , microbiology and biotechnology , antibiotic resistance , klebsiella , biology , beta lactamase , antibiotics , veterinary medicine , medicine , polymerase chain reaction , gene , genetics
Resistance to antimicrobials has become a serious global health concern complicating treatment strategies and increasing health-care costs. The extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing bacteria stand out as bacteria of great epidemic concern among Gram negative bacilli. Control and appropriate interventions for antimicrobial resistance depend on effective surveillance and knowledge of the patterns and determinants of resistance.