Publications by authors named "Enoka Marie Corea"
Phenotypic and genotypic distribution of ESBL, AmpC β-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in community-acquired and hospital-acquired urinary tract infections in Sri Lanka.
Pandithage Dona Vindya Madushika Perera Sirithilak Gamage Hembadura Sara Melros De Silva Sashika Kushlani Jayatilleke Nelun de Silva Enoka Marie Corea
J Glob Antimicrob Resist
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence of β-lactamase production in urinary pathogens from two hospitals in Sri Lanka, an area with high antimicrobial resistance (AMR) concerns.
- A significant portion of urinary tract infections (UTIs) were caused by Escherichia coli, with high rates of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL), AmpC β-lactamase, and carbapenemase detected, especially in hospital-acquired cases.
- The study highlights alarming findings, such as the coexistence of multiple resistance genes and the association of beta-lactamase-producing infections with specific risk factors like age, previous hospitalization, and chronic illnesses.