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10-Fold increase (2006-11) in the rate of healthy subjects with extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli faecal carriage in a Parisian check-up centre.
The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy - 1 Mar 2013
Nicolas-Chanoine Marie-Hélène, Gruson Coraline, Bialek-Davenet Suzanne, Bertrand Xavier, Thomas-Jean Frédérique, Bert Frédéric, Moyat Mati, Meiller Elodie, Marcon Estelle, Danchin Nicolas, Noussair Latifa, Moreau Richard, Leflon-Guibout Véronique
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OBJECTIVES: In 2006, 0.6% of healthy subjects living in the Paris area had extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli in their gut. To assess the evolution of this rate, a study identical to that of 2006 was conducted in 2011. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: Healthy adults who visited the IPC check-up centre in February-March 2011 and agreed to participate, provided stools and answered a...
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