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Detection of CTX-M-Type β-Lactamase Genes in Fecal <i>Escherichia coli</i> Isolates from Healthy Children in Bolivia and Peru
24 Nov 2004
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A survey was carried out from August to November 2002 to evaluate the antimicrobial susceptibilities of fecal Escherichia coli isolates from 3,208 healthy children from four different urban areas of Latin America, two in Bolivia (Camiri and Villa Montes) and two in Peru (Yurimaguas and Moyobamba). Ceftriaxone-resistant E. coli isolates were detected in four children, one from each of the areas sampled. The...
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