Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase production and multi-drug resistance among Enterobacteriaceae isolated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Dejenie Shiferaw TekluAbebe Aseffa NegeriMelese Hailu LegeseTesfaye Legesse BedadaHiwot Ketema WoldemariamKassu Desta Tullu

Published in: Antimicrobial resistance and infection control (2019)

There was a high prevalence of ESBLs-E and MDR isolate in Addis Ababa. Most of ESBLs-E was isolated primarily in blood and urine. The highest ESBLs production was observed among K. pneumoniae. Hence, strong infection control strategies must be implemented in hospital settings of the country.

Keyphrases

multidrug resistant
klebsiella pneumoniae
gram negative
pseudomonas aeruginosa
healthcare
emergency department
cystic fibrosis
urinary tract infection