Publications by authors named "Sharon Akinpelu"
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- * Out of the 72 bacterial isolates found, the most common was Escherichia coli (50%), followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella spp., indicating a significant presence of potentially harmful bacteria.
- * The research concluded that there is a high prevalence of pro-inflammatory bacteria in the urinary tracts of men with prostate cancer, supporting previous associations between infection and the disease.
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- Multidrug resistant bacterial pathogens are widespread and can evade antibiotics through various mechanisms, leading to significant public health issues related to infections such as urinary tract and gastrointestinal infections.
- This study examined 32 bacterial strains from clinical samples for their antibiotic resistance, biofilm formation, and efflux pump activity using standard testing methods and molecular techniques.
- The results showed all isolates were resistant to multiple commonly used antibiotics, with varying levels of resistance and biofilm formation, highlighting the need for increased monitoring and control measures for antibiotic resistance in healthcare settings.
Objective: Nosocomial and community acquired multidrug resistant Klebsiella infections are wide spread resulting in high morbidity and mortality due to limited number of antibiotics treatment options. This study investigated efflux pump activity, biofilm forming potential and antibiotic susceptibility profile of Klebsiella spp. isolated from clinical samples in a tertiary hospital in Lagos Nigeria.
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