High occurrence of plasmid-mediated quinolone and ESBL resistance genes among multidrug resistant Escherichia coli from clinical samples in two healthcare facilities in Yaounde, Cameroon.
Priscille Koubissak Mbende Koubissak Mbende, Jaures Kenfack Noumedem, Luria Leslie Founou, Ange Atsafack Zobou Atsafack Zobou, Jannet-Vanèle Meli Meli Manfo, Raspail Carrel Founou
This study identifies high prevalence of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli in Cameroon hospitals, dominated by ESBL genes and plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance.
bioRxiv · Aug 9, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology