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Detection of Escherichia coli harbouring extended-spectrum -lactamases of the CTX-M, TEM and SHV classes in faecal samples of wild animals in Portugal
5 Oct 2006
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Sir, Production of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) by Enterobacteriaceae, specifically by Escherichia coli, has caused a major concern in several countries, being frequently implicated in human infections. In the last few years, ESBL-containing E. coli strains have also been found and reported in healthy animals.1,2 In Portugal there are few studies on ESBL-producing E. coli strains; two cases have been...
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