Research Article

A Multicenter Study of Beta-Lactamase Resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Reveals High Level Chromosome Mediated Extended Spectrum β Lactamase Resistance in Ogun State, Nigeria

Table 4

R-plasmid profile of ESBL positive Escherichia coli and pneumonia among the clinical samples.

Clinical samplesAverage plasmid size (kbp)
E. coli K. pneumonia

Blood14.619.9
Urine15.821.7
CSF00
Semen00
ECS13.80
HVS00
Catheter24.30
Sputum022.1
Ear13.00
Wound17.00
Pus10.321.2
Pleural fluid11.120.0
Average weight