Molecular Detection of Some β-lactamases Genes in Uropathogenic Escherichia coli

Authors

  • Ali H. Hammadi Department of Biology, College of Education, Iraqi University, Baghdad, Iraq
  • Najlaa N. Yaseen Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
  • Harith J. F. Al-Mathkhury Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

Keywords:

Escherichia coli, ESBL, β-lactamase genes

Abstract

Around fifty Escherichia coli isolates were isolated from sixty midstream urine specimens collected from patients visiting hospitals in Baghdad city. Approximately, 52% of all isolates were identified as extended spectrum beta lactamases (ESBL) producer. Results demonstrated that 92% of these isolates were sensitive to carbapenems. Only four β-lactamase coding genes were detected; blaTEM, blaPER, blaVIM and blaCTX-M-2. As a conclusion, this work revealed that local E. coli isolates harboured ESBL coding genes which may contribute in its pathogenicity.

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Published

2023-03-30

Issue

Vol 57 No3A (2015)

Section

Biology

How to Cite

[1]
A. H. Hammadi, N. N. Yaseen, and H. J. F. Al-Mathkhury, “Molecular Detection of Some β-lactamases Genes in Uropathogenic Escherichia coli”, Iraqi Journal of Science, vol. 57, no. 3A, pp. 1925–1931, Mar. 2023, Accessed: Jan. 15, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://ijs.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/eijs/article/view/9940

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