High Levels of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases in a Major Teaching Hospital in Ghana: The Need for Regular Monitoring and Evaluation of Antibiotic Resistance

Infections with bacteria producing extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are increasing across Africa. This study reports on ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae as significant causes of infections and antibiotic resistance at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana. Of 300 isolates examined, 49...

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Autores principales: Obeng-Nkrumah, Noah, Twum-Danso, Kingsley, Krogfelt, Karen A., Newman, Mercy J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3820343/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24043693
http://dx.doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.12-0642

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3820343/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24043693
http://dx.doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.12-0642

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