Abstract:A total number of 201 various clinical samples were processed during the study. 91 strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae were isolated. They were studied for ESBL production by screening test, CLSI disc diffusion method & phenotypic confirmation by disc potentiation test. RESULT:-Out of 91 strains, 71 were found positive for ESBL production by screening test. Out of 71 strains 59 were confirmed by disc potentiation test. So out of 91 strains 59 (64.8%) were confirmed as ESBL producers. Among the ESBL producer Klebs… Show more
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