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Detection of CTX-M-14 and TEM-52 extended-spectrum beta-lactamases in fecal Escherichia coli isolates of captive ostrich in Portugal.
Foodborne pathogens and disease - 1 Aug 2010
Carneiro Catarina, Araújo Carlos, Gonçalves Alexandre, Vinué Laura, Somalo Sergio, Ruiz Elena, Uliyakina Inna, Rodrigues Jorge, Igrejas Gilberto, Poeta Patricia, Torres Carmen
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The main aim of this study was to determine the frequency of antibiotic resistance among Escherichia coli isolates recovered in Levine agar plates from 54 fecal samples of captive ostriches from a farm in the South of Portugal. Fifty-four nonselected E. coli isolates were obtained (one/sample) and the phenotypes and genotypes of antibiotic resistance were characterized. The following numbers of isolates showed...
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