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Phenotypic and Genotypic Characteristics of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Isolates from Kenya.
Microbial drug resistance (Larchmont, N.Y.) - 1 Jan 2022
Muriuki Catherine Wawira, Ogonda Lilian Adhiambo, Kyanya Cecilia, Matano Daniel, Masakhwe Clement, Odoyo Erick, Musila Lillian
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Introduction: Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPECs) are a significant cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs). In Kenya, UTIs are typically treated with β-lactam antibiotics without antibiotic susceptibility testing, which could accelerate antibiotic resistance among UPEC strains. Aim: This study determined the occurrence of UPEC producing extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs), the genes conferring resistance...
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