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Utility of the ceftazidime-imipenem antagonism test (CIAT) to detect and confirm the presence of inducible AmpC beta-lactamases among enterobacteriaceae.
The Brazilian journal of infectious diseases : an official publication of the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases - 1 Apr 2007
Cantarelli Vlademir Vicente, Inamine Everton, Brodt Teresa Cristina Z, Secchi Carina, Cavalcante Bianca C, Pereira Fabiana de Souza
Abstract excerpt
Detection of AmpC beta-lactamase production by enterobacteria has been problematic. Contrary to ESBLs, no specific guidelines are available for detection and confirmation of AmpC production by clinical relevant microorganisms. Moreover, some bacterial species may produce inducible AmpC beta-lactamases that can be easily overlooked by routine susceptibility tests. We reported here a new test based on the strong...
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