Use of the cefepime-clavulanate ESBL Etest for detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases in AmpC co-producing bacteria

Background: Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) may not always be detected in routine susceptibility tests. This study reports the performance of the cefepime-clavulanate ESBL Etest for the detection of ESBLs in Enterobacteriaceae, including those producing AmpC enzyme. Methodology:  Consec...

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Main Authors: Srujana Mohanty, Rajni Gaind, Rajeev Ranjan, Monorama Deb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2009-11-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
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Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/493
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