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ArticleAnnals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials2019

Molecular detection and antibiotic resistance pattern of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli in a Tertiary Hospital in Enugu, Nigeria.

Ifeyinwa N Nwafia, Martin E Ohanu, Samuel O Ebede, Uchenna C Ozumba

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Article in Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.

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19 citing papers in PubMed, 45 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ifeyinwa N NwafiaDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria. ifeyinwa.nwafia@unn.edu.ng.
Martin E OhanuDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Samuel O EbedeDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Uchenna C OzumbaDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital · NG

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe 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 are being undermined by the rapidly increasing antimicrobial resistant organisms. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases are enzymes hydrolyzing the beta lactam antibiotics, including third generation cephalosporins and monobactams but not cephamycins and carbapenems. They pose a serious global health threat and have become a challenge for health care providers. The aim of this research was to assess the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli in University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku-Ozalla Enugu and to detect the risk factors for acquisition of the resistant organism. To proffer advice on antibiotic stewardship in clinical practice and public health interventions, to curb the spread of the resistant organisms in the hospital.

resultsOut of the 200 E. coli isolates, 70 (35.00%) were confirmed positive for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase production. Fifty-three (75.7%) were from hospital acquired infections. All the isolates were resistant to ampicillin, tetracycline and chloramphenicol while 68 (97.14%) of the 70 isolates were susceptible to imipenem. Bla

conclusionThere is a high rate of infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing E. coli. Recent surgery, previous antibiotic and intensive care unit admission were associated risk factors.

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Escherichia coli InfectionsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnti-Bacterial Agentsbeta-LactamasesCross InfectionCross-Sectional StudiesDrug Resistance, BacterialEscherichia coliFemaleGenes, BacterialHumansImipenemMaleAnti-Bacterial Agentsbeta-LactamasesImipenemAntimicrobial resistanceEscherichia coliExtended-spectrum beta-lactamaseMolecular detectionRisk factors

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