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ArticleFrontiers in public health2023

Phenotypic characterization and epidemiology of extended-spectrum

Karyom Djim-Adjim-Ngana, Brunel W Mbiakop, Leila A Oumar, Hermann L Munshili Njifon, Cedric Tchinda Fossi, Elisee L Embolo Enyegue, Mohamed M Mouiche Mouliom, Siméon P Fodouop Chegaing, Louis Deweerdt, Nicolas Njintang Yanou and 1 more

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Karyom Djim-Adjim-NganaCentre for Research on Health and Priority Pathologies, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plant Studies, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Brunel W MbiakopCentre Pasteur of Cameroon Annex of Garoua, Garoua, Cameroon.
Leila A OumarCentre Pasteur of Cameroon Annex of Garoua, Garoua, Cameroon.
Hermann L Munshili NjifonCentre Pasteur of Cameroon Annex of Garoua, Garoua, Cameroon.
Cedric Tchinda FossiCentre for Research on Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plant Studies, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Elisee L Embolo EnyegueCentre for Research on Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plant Studies, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Mohamed M Mouiche MouliomDepartment of Veterinary Public Health, School of Veterinary Medicine and Sciences, University of Ngaoundere, Ngaoundere, Cameroon.
Siméon P Fodouop ChegaingDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ngaoundere, Ngaoundere, Cameroon.
Louis DeweerdtCentre Pasteur of Cameroon Annex of Garoua, Garoua, Cameroon.
Nicolas Njintang YanouDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ngaoundere, Ngaoundere, Cameroon.
Julien A NguinkalDepartment of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, Hamburg, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and objectives: The emergence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Methods: Standard microbiology protocols and statistical tools were utilized to identify ESBL-producing bacteria and characterize their phenotypic susceptibility and resistance profiles in the study population. Results: Out of the 144 enterobacteria isolates successfully cultured, 59 (41%) were identified as MDR strains. The ATB UR EU gallery identified 33 (23%) multi-drug resistant ESBL-producing strains, while the double synergy test identified 35 strains without disc reconciliation and 38 strains after reconciliation. The most prevalent ESBL-E isolate was Escherichia coli, accounting for 77.1% of the isolates, followed by Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the prevalence and susceptibility patterns of ESBL-E associated with UTIs in Northern Cameroon. These insights emphasizes the importance of implementing appropriate treatment guidelines and antimicrobial stewardship measures to mitigate the spread and impact of MDR ESBL-producing strains on public health.

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beta-LactamasesUrinary Tract InfectionsAnti-Bacterial AgentsCameroonEnterobacteriaceaeEscherichia coliHumansMicrobial Sensitivity TestsRetrospective StudiesAnti-Bacterial Agentsbeta-Lactamasesantibioticsdouble synergy testEnterobacteriaceaeESBLmicrobial susceptibilitymultidrug resistanceUTI—Urinary tract infection

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PMCPMC10343957

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