Characterization of phenotypic and genotypic traits of Klebsiella pneumoniae strains resistant to 3rd generation cephalosporins in hospital settings: A case study in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a dangerous pathogen, responsible for a variety of infections and has been growing resistance to antibiotics, making it difficult to treat diseases caused by this bacterium. A better understanding of the phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of this bacterium is essential for developing more effective treatments. This study examines the prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae in patient samples from eight hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in 2023, focusing on its AmpC β-lactamase, ESBL, and carbapenemase genotypes.

Methods and results

A total of 230 Klebsiella pneumoniae strains were isolated from clinical specimens, including sputum, pus, urine, bronchial lavage fluid, blood, and other fluids. The disk diffusion method detected the p

SUBMITTER: Huynh MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12000183 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature