Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella</i> Species in Pediatric Patients Visiting International Friendship Children’s Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Abstract

A high prevalence of multidrug-resistant ESBL organisms was found in this study among pediatric patients. Treatment based on their routine identification and susceptibility to specific antibiotics is critical to halt the spread of AMR and ESBL.