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Resistance mechanisms and farm-level distribution of fecal Escherichia coli isolates resistant to extended-spectrum cephalosporins in pigs in Spain.
Research in veterinary science - 1 Feb 2010
Escudero E, Vinué L, Teshager T, Torres C, Moreno M A
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INTRODUCTION: Fecal Escherichia coli isolates showing a phenotype of reduced susceptibility or resistance to extended-spectrum cephalosporins are common among pigs in Spain. The aim of this study was to describe the main beta-lactam resistance mechanisms carried by these strains and their distribution at farm-level. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-nine E. coli isolates showing reduced susceptibility or resistance...
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