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Detection of plasmid-mediated AmpC β-lactamase in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae
1 Jan 2013
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Detecting plasmid-mediated AmpC (pAmpC) β-lactamase-producing organism is important for optimal infection control and providing accurate and effective treatment option for physicians. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of pAmpC β-lactamase and compare the results of boronic acid (BA) disk test with other phenotypic tests detecting AmpC positive isolates. MATERIALS AND...
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