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Table 4 Distribution of ESBL producing isolates on the basis of samples

From: Extended spectrum beta-lactamase and metallo beta-lactamase production among Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from different clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal

Samples

Overall ESBL (%)

ESBL (%)

E. coli (n = 46)

K. pneumoniae (n = 15)

Urine

43 (70.5)

38 (82.6)

5 (33.3)

Catheter tips

3 (4.9)

0 (0)

3 (20.0)

Sputum

4 (6.6)

0 (0)

4 (26.7)

ET suction tips

0 (0)

0 (0)

0 (0)

Pus

7 (11.5)

6 (13.0)

1 (6.7)

Blood

3 (4.9)

1 (2.2)

2 (13.3)

Wound swab

1 (1.6)

1 (2.2)

0 (0)

Total

61 (100)

46 (100)

15 (100)