Phenotypic characteristics and carbapenemase genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae from patients at Upendra Devkota Memorial National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
The study highlights the concerning prevalence of carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae in clinical settings, underscoring its role as a significant public health threat. Strengthening antimicrobial stewardship and implementing strict infection control measures are crucial to curb the spread of CRKP.
Authors
- Sandesh Rimal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8064-3625)
- Megha Raj Banjara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5024-6127)
- Bharat Mani Pokhrel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4802-8654)
- Madhu Dixit Devkota
- Babita Neupane
Institutions
- Tribhuvan University (NP)
- Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-09-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11530-0
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Tribhuvan University