An Insight Into the Bacteriological Profile: Escalating Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and the Spectrum of Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae at a Tertiary Care Center in Western Maharashtra

During the study, the prevalence of metallo-β-lactamase (MBL), extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL), and AmpC increased significantly. The study data showed the overall prevalence of MBL, ESBL, and AmpC to be 67.3%, 37.8%, and 38.4%, respectively. Further, the rate of multidrug-resistant isolates was noteworthy (92.6%). Thus, comprehending the resistance pattern and epidemiology of the organism within a specific demographic area can help create better guidelines to curtail such infections.