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Genetic detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-containing Escherichia coli isolates and vancomycin-resistant enterococci in fecal samples of healthy children.
Microbial drug resistance (Larchmont, N.Y.) - 1 Sept 2009
Guimarães Bruno, Barreto Angela, Radhouani Hajer, Figueiredo Nicholas, Gaspar Eurico, Rodrigues Jorge, Torres Carmen, Igrejas Gilberto, Poeta Patrícia
Abstract excerpt
One hundred twelve fecal samples of healthy children were recovered in Portugal during October 2007 and February 2008 and were tested for extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) containing Escherichia coli isolates and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Three of the 112 fecal samples (2.7%) harbored ESBL-positive E. coli isolates and the bla(CTX-M-1), bla(TEM-52), and bla(SHV-12) genes were identified in...
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