Antibiotic susceptibility pattern and multiple antibiotic resistances (MAR) calculation of extended spectrum β- lactamase (ESBL) producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella</i> species in Pakistan

Abstract

The aim of this study was to check for the antibiotic susceptibility pattern and multiple antibiotic resistances (MAR) of extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species. All methods used in this study were according to the standard criteria of NCCLs. It was shown that there was high rate of resistance, which was alarming for health practitioners of Pakistan.

Key words: Antibiotics, multiple antibiotic resistances (MAR), extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL).