Maternal Vaginal Colonization and Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria in Vietnamese Pregnant Women

• Main Authors: Nguyen Thanh Viet (Author), Vu Van Du (Author), Nghiem Duc Thuan (Author), Hoang Van Tong (Author), Nguyen Linh Toan (Author), Can Van Mao (Author), Nguyen Van Tuan (Author), Srinivas Reddy Pallerla (Author), Dennis Nurjadi (Author), Thirumalaisamy P. Velavan (Author), Ho Anh Son (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) resistance to commonly prescribed drugs is increasing in Vietnam. During pregnancy, ESBL-E may predispose women to reproductive tract infections and increases the risk for neonatal morbidity. Vaginal colonization and infections by <...