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Multi-centre evaluation of a phenotypic extended spectrum β-lactamase detection guideline in the routine setting.
Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - 1 Jan 2013
Platteel T N, Cohen Stuart J W, de Neeling A J, Voets G M, Scharringa J, van de Sande N, Fluit A C, Bonten M J M, Leverstein-van Hall M A
Abstract excerpt
This study aimed to evaluate the routine setting performance of a guideline for phenotypic detection of extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) in Enterobacteriaceae, recommending ESBL confirmation with Etest or combination disc for isolates with a positive ESBL screen test (i.e. cefotaxime and/or ceftazidime MIC >1 mg/L or an automated system ESBL warning). Twenty laboratories submitted 443 Enterobacteriaceae...
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