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Dissemination of IncFII(K)-type plasmids in multiresistant CTX-M-15-producing Enterobacteriaceae isolates from children in hospital paediatric oncology wards.
International journal of antimicrobial agents - 1 Dec 2012
Dolejska Monika, Brhelova Eva, Dobiasova Hana, Krivdova Jana, Jurankova Jana, Sevcikova Alena, Dubska Lenka, Literak Ivan, Cizek Alois, Vavrina Martin, Kutnikova Lucia, Sterba Jaroslav
Abstract excerpt
In this study, extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae isolates in children with malignancies hospitalised at a paediatric oncology department in the Czech Republic were investigated. From June 2009 to January 2010, a total of 50 ESBL-producing faecal isolates of Enterobacteriaceae were obtained from 28 patients. These isolates were characterised with regard to ESBL enzymes,...
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