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Spread of multidrug-resistant Proteus mirabilis isolates producing an AmpC-type beta-lactamase: epidemiology and clinical management.
International journal of antimicrobial agents - 1 Apr 2009
Luzzaro Francesco, Brigante Gioconda, D'Andrea Marco Maria, Pini Beatrice, Giani Tommaso, Mantengoli Elisabetta, Rossolini Gian Maria, Toniolo Antonio
Abstract excerpt
A remarkable increase in Proteus mirabilis strains producing acquired AmpC-type beta-lactamases (CBLs) has been observed at Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi (Varese, Italy) over the last few years. The epidemiology and treatment outcome of infections associated with this unprecedented spread are reported. From 2004-2006, 2070 P. mirabilis isolates were investigated. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases...
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