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Molecular characterization of ESBL-producing Shigella sonnei isolates from patients with bacilliary dysentery in Lebanon.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 1 May 2009
Sabra Ahmad H, Araj George F, Kattar Mireille M, Abi-Rached Roland Y, Khairallah Marie-Therese, Klena John D, Matar Ghassan M
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BACKGROUND: Emergence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) in Shigella species imparting resistance to third-generation cephalosporins is a growing concern worldwide. The aim of this study is to molecularly characterize the newly emerging beta-lactam resistant Shigella sonnei, specifically ESBLs in Lebanon, and compare them to beta-lactam sensitive isolates. METHODOLOGY: We compared five...
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