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Phenotypic detection of ESBL, AmpC, and MBL in Enterobacterales uropathogens: a two-center experience in Karachi, Pakistan.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 31 Dec 2025
Bakhat Shaista, Uddin Fakhur, Sohail Muhammad, Ali Shahzad, Nadeem Saman
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INTRODUCTION: The emergence of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs), AmpC β-lactamases, and carbapenemases; and their co-existence among Enterobacterales uropathogens present new diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This study aimed to elucidate the phenotypic detection and co-occurrence of ESBL-, AmpC-, and carbapenemase-producing uropathogens. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted from 3...
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