Ivan Muhwezi
Department of Microbiology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, UgandaPublications
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Research Article
Quantification and Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Enterobacteriaceae from Agropastoral Communities of Mbarara District, South Western Uganda
Author(s): Ivan Muhwezi43644*, Joel Bazira43645, Henry Zamarano43647, Frederick Byarugaba43648, Wilber Sabiiti43649, Mathew Holden43650 and Benon B Asiimwe43651
Background: Bacterial infections are the commonest in both community and healthcare settings. Emergency of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae has contributed to poor clinical outcomes. More efforts regarding antibiotic resistance have been dedicated to clinical settings and we do not know the extent of the catastrophe in community settings. We aimed at determining the burden, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and molecular characteristics of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in agro-pastoral communities of Mbarara district, South Western Uganda. Methods: A laboratory based descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among Enterobacteriaceae isolated from outpatients presenting with signs and symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections. Urine samples were delivered to Microbiology Labo.. Read More»
DOI: 10.31858/0975-8453.13.11.733-743
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