Phenotypic detection of ESBL, AmpC, and MBL in Enterobacterales uropathogens: a two-center experience in Karachi, Pakistan
The prevalence of ESBLs and carbapenemase producers was high, with frequent co-production of ESBL and NDM. Rapid, cost-effective phenotypic methods are crucial for timely detection and appropriate antimicrobial treatment.
Authors
- Shahzad Ali
- Fakhur Uddin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2858-674X)
- Muhammad Sohail
- Shaista Bakhat
- Saman Nadeem
Institutions
- Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (PK)
- University of Karachi (PK)
- Bahria University (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
- Published
- 2025-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.21506
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00