Article
Molecular characterization of multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli isolates from tropical environments in Southeast Asia.
The Journal of general and applied microbiology - 24 Jan 2019
Hara Hirofumi, Yusaimi Yus Amira, Zulkeflle Siti Norayuni Mohd, Sugiura Norio, Iwamoto Koji, Goto Masafumi, Utsumi Motoo, Othman Nor'azizi Bin, Zakaria Zuriati
Abstract excerpt
The emergence of antibiotic resistance among multidrug-resistant (MDR) microbes is of growing concern, and threatens public health globally. A total of 129 Escherichia coli isolates were recovered from lowland aqueous environments near hospitals and medical service centers in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Among the eleven antibacterial agents tested, the isolates were highly resistant to...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
