Phenotypic and molecular detection of esbl-producing genes tem-1 and shv-1 in uropathogenic escherichia coli isolates

ABSTRACT

Background: Spread of pathogenic strains carrying genes Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases [ESBL] is one of the major health concerns in the world. These genes caused due to the inefficient beta-lactam antibiotics in the treatment of infectious diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of TEM-1 and SHV-1 beta-lactamase genes in uropathogenic E. coif isolates from the city of Khorramabad