ISSN: 2578-5044
Authors: Abdelrahman Abdelmoktader
Nosocomial infection is infection that is acquired in a hospital or other health care facility also called a health careassociated infection (HAI or HCAI), these infections can be caused by many bacteria, nowadays ESBL (Extended spectrum beta-lactamases) appear as a very important cause of nosocomial infections. These are enzymes produced by certain bacteria, are able to hydrolyze beta-lactam antibiotics.
Keywords: ESBL; Î’ Lactamases; Nosocomial
