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September 10, 2025Journal of Pure and Applied MicrobiologyOpen Access

Prevalence of Extended Spectrum β-lactamase and AmpC β-lactamase among Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Urinary tract infections

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KAKumuda ArumugamGKGeeta S. KarandeSPSatish R. Patil

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Overview

Analysis identifies antibiotic resistance levels in E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains, emphasizing urgent infection control measures.

Key Points

  • A significant prevalence of MDR strains was observed, with 77% of E. coli and 84% of Klebsiella resistant to multiple antibiotics.
  • High resistance levels were noted, with 96% of E. coli resistant to Ciprofloxacin and 88% of K. pneumoniae resistant to Cefoxitin.
  • ESBL was produced in 63% of E. coli and 37% of K. pneumoniae isolates, highlighting a concerning trend in antibiotic resistance.
  • Robust antibiotic stewardship practices are urgently needed to manage UTI cases effectively and address the MDR threat.

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Arumugam et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23b4ab210217d64784bc3https://doi.org/10.22207/jpam.19.3.51
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