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Prevalence and multidrug resistance of Escherichia coli from community-acquired infections in Lagos, Nigeria.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 30 Sept 2016
Adenipekun Eyitayo O, Jackson Charlene R, Ramadan Hazem, Iwalokun Bamidele A, Oyedeji Kolawole S, Frye Jonathan G, Barrett John B, Hiott Lari M, Woodley Tiffanie A, Oluwadun Afolabi
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: The emergence of multidrug resistance (MDR; resistance to ≥ 2 more antimicrobials) in Escherichia coli is of concern due to complications encountered in treatment. METHODOLOGY: In this study, prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and genetic characteristics of MDR community isolates of E. coli from Lagos, Nigeria were determined. Urine and stool samples were obtained from outpatients attending Lagos...
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