Prevalence of genes encoding carbapenem-resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae recovered from clinical samples in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The potential of Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) to acquire and spread carbapenem-resistant genes is the most concerning characteristic of the bacteria. In hospitals and other healthcare settings, multidrug-resistant K. pneumoniae can be prevalent and cause severe infection...

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Main Authors: Assefa Sisay, Getinet Kumie, Yalewayker Gashaw, Marye Nigatie, Habtamu Mesele Gebray, Melese Abate Reta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-10959-7
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