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Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-mediated third-generation cephalosporin resistance in Shigella isolates in Bangladesh
26 Aug 2004
Abstract excerpt
Sir, Emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains of Shigella is a growing concern across the globe.1 Third-generation cephalosporins are used for treating infections caused by MDR Shigella.2 However, resistance to third-generation cephalosporins due to extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs), which confer resistance to all β-lactams except cephamycins and carbapenems, has emerged as a new problem.3 Although...
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