Publications by authors named "Jean Constan Obague Mbeang"
Characterization of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing in Diarrhoeal Faeces from 0 to 5-Year-Old Children Attending Public Hospitals in Franceville, Gabon.
Anicet-Clotaire Dikoumba Pierre Philippe Mbehang Nguema Leresche Even Doneilly Oyaba Yinda Romeo Wenceslas Lendamba Jean Constan Obague Mbeang
Antibiotics (Basel)
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) in children under 5 suffering from diarrhea in public hospitals in Franceville, Gabon, an area lacking previous research on this topic.
- - Researchers collected and analyzed 70 fecal samples from young children, identifying 26 strains of bacteria (33.0%) that produced ESBLs, with the majority carrying the bla gene.
- - The findings reveal a high occurrence of ESBL-producing bacteria, primarily from phylogroup D, indicating potential issues related to the improper use of beta-lactam antibiotics among these children.