African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Metallo-β-lactamase producing Enterobacter cloacae: An emerging threat in neonates

Muhammad Usman Qamar*
  • Muhammad Usman Qamar*
  • Department of Microbiology, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
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Abdul Hannan
  • Abdul Hannan
  • Department of Microbiology, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
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Muhammad Usman Arshad
  • Muhammad Usman Arshad
  • Department of Microbiology, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
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Muhammad Arshad
  • Muhammad Arshad
  • Department of Microbiology, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
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  •  Accepted: 13 January 2014
  •  Published: 05 February 2014

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