Convergence of multidrug resistance with biofilm formation and hypermucoviscosity in Klebsiella pneumoniae from tertiary-care hospitals in Northwestern Pakistan

2026/01/01 by Aiman Waheed, Taj Ali Khan, Sajjad Ahmad +2 · 1 voice
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Immunology and Microbiology · Medicine · #Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria #Antibiotic Use and Resistance #Nosocomial Infections in ICU

paper · pdf · doi:10.1017/ash.2026.10405

openalex publication_date 2026/01/01 · openalex created_date 2026/05/14 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/02

Abstract

Abstract This multicenter study describes the convergence of multidrug resistance, biofilm formation, and hypermucoviscosity in Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates from tertiary-care hospitals in Pakistan. The high prevalence of these phenotypes highlights significant therapeutic challenges and underscores the need for strengthened surveillance, infection control, and antimicrobial stewardship.

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