Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL), bla TEM,bla SHVand bla CTX-M,resistance genes in Community and Healthcare Associated Gram Negative Bacteria from Osun State, Nigeria.

A high prevalence of ESBL producing gram negative organisms occurs both in healthcare and in the community in our environment with the CTX-M variant predominating. Efforts to control spread of these pathogens should be addressed.