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Detection of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Associated with Tuberculosis Suspected Patients in Basra Governorate, South of Iraq

1College of Nursing / University of Basra


American Journal of Microbiological Research. 2015, Vol. 3 No. 2, 59-61
DOI: 10.12691/ajmr-3-2-3
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Abdulameer Abdullah Al-Mussawi. Detection of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Associated with Tuberculosis Suspected Patients in Basra Governorate, South of Iraq. American Journal of Microbiological Research. 2015; 3(2):59-61. doi: 10.12691/ajmr-3-2-3.

Correspondence to: Abdulameer  Abdullah Al-Mussawi, College of Nursing / University of Basra. Email: dr_ameer2006@yahoo.com

Abstract

Objective: To investigate extended spectrum β- lactamase (ESBL) producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from sputum of tuberculosis suspected patients in Basra governorate. Methods: A total of 28 (30.4 %) isolates of K. pneumoniae were recovered from 92 sputum clinical specimens at Pulmonary and Respiratory Diseases Center (PRDC) in Basra Governorate, Iraq. All these isolates were tested for ESBL production by using chromogenic media. Results: Of 28 isolates of K. pneumoniae, 6 (21.4%) were positive for ESBL production. Conclusion: This finding demonstrates a high percentage of ESBL producers among clinical isolates of K. pneumoniae. Presence of ESBL producing K. pneumoniae associated with TB patient gives a high risk factor to patients.

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