Genomic characterization of colistin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from intensive care unit patients in Egypt

• Main Authors: Eriny T. Attalla (Author), Amal M. Khalil (Author), Azza S. Zakaria (Author), Dave J. Baker (Author), Nelly M. Mohamed (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Egypt has witnessed elevated incidence rates of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in intensive care units (ICUs). The treatment of these infections is becoming more challenging whilst colistin-carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae is upsurging. Due to the insuffic...