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Evaluation of Oxoid combination discs for detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases.
The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy - 1 Oct 2003
De Gheldre Yves, Avesani Véronique, Berhin Catherine, Delmée Michel, Glupczynski Youri
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OBJECTIVES: We evaluated the reliability of cefpirome/clavulanate (CD04) compared with ceftazidime/clavulanate (CD02) and cefotaxime/clavulanate (CD03) Oxoid combination discs for the detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) in several Enterobacteriaceae isolates, including Enterobacter spp. METHODS: Overall, a total of 105 ESBL-positive [positive double-disc synergy test (DDST)] and 94 ESBL-negative...
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