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SHV-12 extended spectrum beta-lactamase associated with high-level ceftazidime resistance in Enterobacter cloacae isolated from Thailand.
The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health - 1 Jan 2009
Tansawai Uttapoln, Boonkerd Nitsara, Polwichai Pitimon, Dejsirilert Surang, Niumsup Pannika R
Abstract excerpt
Four Enterobacter cloacae clinical isolates with reduced susceptibility to ceftazidime from two hospitals in Thailand were studied. Production of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase was confirmed by double disk synergy test and combination disk method. All isolates were highly resistant to ceftazidime but retained susceptibility to imipenem. One isolate was able to hydrolyze cefotaxime, ceftazidime and cefepime, the...
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