Prevalence of TEM and SHV genes among extended spectrum BetaLactamase (ESBL) producing escherichia coli isolates from infected diabetic foot ulcers in a tertiary care hospital

The infection of diabetic foot ulcer is a debilitating complication of long standing diabetes especially with resistant bacteria. The production of extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) by gram negative bacteria is widely prevalent. This study was carried out to identify the prevalence, antimicrobial resistant pattern, ESBL production and the presence of TEM and SHV genes among ESBL producing Escherichia Coli.