Determination of Susceptibility to Fosfomycin and Tigecycline of Enterobacteriaceae, Particularly Escherichia coli Isolates, Producing Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases from Multiple Regional Canadian Hospitals

BACKGROUND: The worldwide spread of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae, particularly Escherichia coli, has significantly limited therapeutic options, especially for urinary tract infections. Although limited in their indications, fosfomycin and tigecycline are potentia...

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Main Authors: Carlee Beuk, Christian Hill, Sue Whitehead, Edith Blondel-Hill, Ken Wagner, Naowarat Cheeptham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/645018
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