Genotypic Characterisation and Antimicrobial Resistance of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Humans, Animals, and the Environment from Lusaka, Zambia: Public Health Implications and One Health Surveillance

• Main Authors: Maisa Kasanga (Author), Márió Gajdács (Author), Walter Muleya (Author), Odion O. Ikhimiukor (Author), Steward Mudenda (Author), Maika Kasanga (Author), Joseph Chizimu (Author), Doreen Mainza Shempela (Author), Benjamin Bisesa Solochi (Author), Mark John Mwikisa (Author), Kaunda Yamba (Author), Cheryl P. Andam (Author), Raphael Chanda (Author), Duncan Chanda (Author), Geoffrey Kwenda (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) in <i>Escherichia coli</i> are a serious concern due to their role in developing multidrug resistance (MDR) and difficult-to-treat infections. Objective: This study aimed to identify ESBL-carrying <i>E. coli</i> strains from b...