ISSN: 2471-9315
Department of Microbiology, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
Research Article
Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Multidrug-Resistant Uropathogenic Escherichia coli
Author(s): Tonushyam Sonowal* and Shariff M
Background: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is the second most common infection after respiratory tract infections in the community. In hospitals, UTI is the most prevalent infection accounting for approximately 35% of all hospitalacquired illnesses. Uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) accounts for 70% of all cases. Many MDR isolates of E. coli have been reported and a significant increase in rates makes it a difficult-to-treat pathogen.
Aim: Detection of production of beta-lactamases in Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) urinary isolates of Escherichia coli by phenotypic and molecular methods.
Materials and methods: Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) isolates confirmed by MALDI-TOF were included in the study. The isolates were tested for antibiotic sensitivity to different antimicrobials and t.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2471-9315.25.11.350