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High prevalence of CTX-M beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in stool specimens obtained from healthy individuals in Thailand.
The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy - 1 Apr 2010
Sasaki Tadahiro, Hirai Itaru, Niki Marie, Nakamura Tatsuya, Komalamisra Chalit, Maipanich Wanna, Kusolsuk Teera, Sa-Nguankiat Surapol, Pubampen Somchit, Yamamoto Yoshimasa
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OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of CTX-M beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in stool specimens obtained from healthy individuals in a rural area of Thailand. METHODS: Bacteria in stool specimens were screened for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production on McConkey agar with cefotaxime and confirmed by the double-disc synergy test. Genetic detection and genotyping of CTX-M-type ESBL was...
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