Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Proteus Species Isolated from Clinical Specimens in a Tertiary Care Hospital Kanpur
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https://doi.org/10.48047/7wjnw823Keywords:
Antimicrobial resistance, non-lactose fermenter, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, swarming motility.Abstract
Introduction:
Proteus species are opportunistic pathogens known to cause both community-acquired and
healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). The increasing incidence of antimicrobial resistance
in these organisms poses a significant public health threat.
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