Objective There are numerous reported cases of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases
(ESBLs) producing Enterobacteriaceae in Nigeria. Yet, there are regions in Nigeria where …

Methods: The electronic databases were systematically searched for articles reporting the
occurrence and risk factors associated with SSIs in Nigeria from January 2000 to December …

Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most frequent complications of surgical
interventions. Several factors have been identified as major determinants of occurrence of …

The present study was designed to identify the potential bioactive compound from
endophytic actinomycetes (EA) Nocardiopsis sp. GRG 2 (KT 235641) against selected …

Carbapenems are among the antibiotics of last resort against infections caused by antibiotic
resistant bacteria. However, resistance to this important class of antibiotic is on the increase …

Salmonella species are Enterobacteriaceae associated with typhoid fever. In this study, the
distribution of broad-spectrum β-lactamase regulatory genes and genetic relatedness of …

Background. Opportunistic infections are the second cause of death among cancer patients.
This study aimed at determining the antimicrobial profile and the prevalence of extended …

Antibiotic resistance on account of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing
Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) has become a major public health concern in developing …

Background Antibiotic resistance is becoming a global issue, with estimated 2.8 million
people in the United States developing antibiotic-resistant diseases each year. The carriage …

Background: Globally, contamination of banknotes with various microbial species is
increasingly being reported. This usually results from improper handling during exchange of …