Genotypic Determination of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases and Carbapenemase Production in Clinical Isolates of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> in Southwest Nigeria

• Main Authors: Gbolabo Odewale (Author), Motunrayo Yemisi Jibola-Shittu (Author), Olusola Ojurongbe (Author), Rita Ayanbolade Olowe (Author), Olugbenga Adekunle Olowe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> is a major pathogen implicated in healthcare-associated infections. Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase-producing <i>K. pneumoniae</i> isolates are a public health concern. This study investigated the existence of...