The notable relatedness between ESBL producing Enterobacteriaceae isolated from clinical samples and asymptomatic fecal carriers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The investigation of the presence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) within Enterobacteriaceae in both fecal carriers and patients is an essential matter. Furthermore, the assessment of distinct characteristics exhibited by resistant bacteria obtained from fecal carriers and patients, as well as the comparison of these characteristics between the two groups, could provide a deeper understanding of how the resistant isolates can remain concealed within a dormant reservoir and intensify antimicrobial resistance. The aim of the present study was to concentrate on the comparison of the antimicrobial resistance pattern and molecular features between strains obtained from clinical and carrier sources.

Material and methods

A total of 142 clinical samples and 120

SUBMITTER: Aghamohammad S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10634096 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature