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Genetic diversity of ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae isolated from pit latrines in urban and suburban communities in Lagos, Nigeria.
Microbial pathogenesis - 1 Jul 2026
Smith Daniel Ifeanyi, Ezeamagu Cajethan Onyebuchi, Olukoya Daniel Kolawole, Essiet Utibeima Udo, Ajayi Abraham, Smith Stella Ifeanyi
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The burden of antimicrobial resistant bacteria and resistance genes exists in diverse niches, where they can be disseminated to other ecosystems, including the food chain. This study was conducted to investigate the distribution of antibiotic resistant and extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae in pit latrines in urban and suburban communities in Lagos State, Nigeria. Using standard...
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