Epidemiology of multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Sri Lanka: First evidence of blaKPC harboring Klebsiella pneumoniae

• Main Authors: Wirittamulla Gamage Maheshika Kumudunie (Author), Lakmini Inoka Wijesooriya (Author), Kalubowilage Dhananja Namalie (Author), Narapity Pathirannehalage Sunil-Chandra (Author), Yasanandana Supunsiri Wijayasinghe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are disseminated worldwide posing a serious public health concern. Although, the presence of ESBL-PE and CRE in Sri Lanka has been reported, the prevalence is unknown. T...