Prevalence of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase in Gram Negative Bacteria Isolated from Kermanshah Medical Centers:
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract:Background and Aim: Nosocomial infections caused by gram-negative bacteria are among the most important healththreatening challenges of the current century, particularly following the emergence and spreading of antibiotic-resistance strains. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL), one of the most important antibiotic resistance mechanisms, is spreading worldwide. Surveillance and gathering data on the prevalence of antibiotic resistance and their associated encoding genes could assist in selecting treatment s… Show more
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