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Phylogenetic distribution of CTX-M- and non-extended-spectrum-β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli isolates: group B2 isolates, except clone ST131, rarely produce CTX-M enzymes.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Sept 2012
Brisse Sylvain, Diancourt Laure, Laouénan Cédric, Vigan Marie, Caro Valérie, Arlet Guillaume, Drieux Laurence, Leflon-Guibout Véronique, Mentré France, Jarlier Vincent, Nicolas-Chanoine Marie-Hélène
Abstract excerpt
Escherichia coli is the species most frequently associated with clinical infections by extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing isolates, with the CTX-M ESBL enzymes being predominant and found in genetically diverse E. coli isolates. The main objective of this study was to compare, on the...
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