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Research Article
Vol. 38, Issue 1
Antibiotic Resistance and Plasmid Profile of Escherichia coli Isolated from Pregnant Women in Abia State
This study was undertaken to determine the antibiotic resistance and plasmid profile of Escherichia coli isolated from pregnant women in Umuahia. A total of 250 midstream urine samples from pregnant women were analyzed and cultured on cystein lactose electrolyte deficient (CLED) agar and MacConkey agar. Antibiotic susceptibility test was done by Ki...