Klebsiella Pneumoniae in Septicemic Neonates with Special Reference to Extended Spectrum β-lactamase AmpC Metallo β-lactamase Production and Multiple Drug Resistance in Tertiary Care Hospital

摘要

Background:β-lactamases viz., extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL), AmpC, and metallo β-lactamase (MBL) production in Klebsiella pneumoniae has led to a serious concern about septicemic neonates in Neonatal Intensive Care Units due to high resistance against commonly used antimicrobials.