Metallo-β-Lactamase Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolated from Chicken Meat in Bharatpur, Chitwan
This study addresses the global public health concern of the rapid dissemination of acquired metallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs) in major Gram-negative pathogens. It focused on isolating MBL-producing Gram-negative bacteria in chicken meat from Bharatpur. Conducted from April to June 2023 at Balkumari Co...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Medical Sciences Forum |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9992/24/1/1 |
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| Summary: | This study addresses the global public health concern of the rapid dissemination of acquired metallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs) in major Gram-negative pathogens. It focused on isolating MBL-producing Gram-negative bacteria in chicken meat from Bharatpur. Conducted from April to June 2023 at Balkumari College’s Microbiology laboratory in Bharatpur, Chitwan, the study analyzed 40 samples. The results revealed that <i>E. coli</i>, <i>Citrobacter</i>, <i>Salmonella</i>, <i>Proteus</i>, <i>Shigella</i>, and <i>Klebsiella</i> were prevalent, with varying degrees of multidrug resistance and MBL positivity. Notably, a significant proportion of the isolates exhibited MBL production, highlighting the need for vigilance and containment strategies in the face of this emerging threat. |
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| ISSN: | 2673-9992 |