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Phenotypic detection of beta-lactamase-mediated resistance to oxyimino-cephalosporins in Enterobacteriaceae: evaluation of the Mastascan Elite Expert System.
The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy - 1 Aug 2005
Winstanley T G, Parsons H K, Horstkotte M A, Sobottka I, Stürenburg E
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate phenotypic detection of beta-lactamase-mediated resistance to oxyimino-cephalosporins in Enterobacteriaceae using the Mastascan Elite Expert System challenged with a battery of genotypically characterized organisms. METHODS: Isolates (n = 120) were identified to species level and antimicrobial susceptibilities were determined using agar incorporation methods and...
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