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Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates from Damietta, Egypt.
BMC microbiology - 27 Feb 2026
Abou-Dobara Mohamed I, El-Sayed Ahmed K A, Elmaghalawy Radwa N, Saleh Hazem H
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BACKGROUND: The notable emergence of carbapenemase production is a critical problem threatening human health worldwide. Hence, this study aimed to monitor the prevalence of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in Damietta, Egypt. Additionally, the study investigated the association of carbapenemase producers and certain virulence traits, including biofilm formation and colibactin genotoxin. METHODS: This...
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