Phenotypic Detection of Esbl and Ampc Beta Lactamases Among Gram-Negative Isolates From Clinical Samples in a Tertiary Care Hospital
DASARI BHAVANA,
SHABNUM MUSADDIQ,
SAILEELA K
Abstract:Objectives: Drug-resistant Gram-negative bacilli expressing extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) and AmpC pose a serious therapeutic threat in nosocomial infections. Cost-effective screening methods are a boon to patients. This study aims to detect gram-negative bacilli and their antibiotic sensitivity patterns, as well as detect the ESBL and AmpC-producing isolates among Gram-negative bacilli.
Methods: A prospective study was conducted with 150 samples. Gram-negative bacilli were isolated, and their anti… Show more
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