Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in the United Arab Emirates

Abstract

A high prevalence of ESBL-producing bacteria exists among in-patients in the United Arab Emirates. Amikacin and carbapenems remain the most effective drugs, but the presence of carbapenem-resistant ESBL-producing E. coli and occurrence of multidrug resistance are of concern. Continued surveillance and judicious antibiotic usage are recommended.