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Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of fecal Escherichia coli isolates with decreased susceptibility to fluoroquinolones: results from a large hospital-based surveillance initiative.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Jul 2006
Lautenbach Ebbing, Fishman Neil O, Metlay Joshua P, Mao Xiangqun, Bilker Warren B, Tolomeo Pam, Nachamkin Irving
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BACKGROUND: The prevalence of fecal colonization with Escherichia coli that has reduced susceptibility to fluoroquinolones is unknown. A detailed characterization of such isolates is limited. METHODS: We conducted 3 annual fecal surveillance initiatives at 2 hospitals from 2002 to 2004. All E. coli isolates with reduced susceptibility to fluoroquinolones (minimum inhibitory concentration [MIC] to levofloxacin, >...
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