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July 26, 2025International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability

Phenotypic Characterization and Resistance Trends of Klebsiella pneumoniae from Selected Hospitals in Ilorin, Kwara State Nigeria

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AAAbdulmalik AliyuSDSusan M. DavidRBRonke H. Bello

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Phenotypic analysis shows high multidrug resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates, indicating urgent need for stewardship.

Key Points

  • High multidrug resistance observed in klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from clinical samples in Ilorin, Nigeria, indicating severe treatment challenges.
  • Of 150 clinical samples tested, 49 isolates exhibited concerning resistance levels, particularly to cephalosporins and beta-lactam drugs.
  • Assessment used standard bacteriological methods and Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion to evaluate antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of isolates.
  • Findings highlight the critical need for improved antibiotic stewardship and surveillance to combat resistance trends effectively.

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Aliyu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4ec6ad7bf08b1ead7f92https://doi.org/10.57233/ijsgs.v11i2.878
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