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

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

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...

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Main Authors: Wirittamulla Gamage Maheshika Kumudunie, Lakmini Inoka Wijesooriya, Kalubowilage Dhananja Namalie, Narapity Pathirannehalage Sunil-Chandra, Yasanandana Supunsiri Wijayasinghe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Subjects:
Enterobacteriaceae
ESBL
Carbapenem resistance
Carbapenemase
KPC
Sri Lanka
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034120304597

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