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Prevalence and characterization of extended spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacter cloacae strains in Algeria.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 15 Nov 2013
Nedjai Sabrina, Barguigua Abouddihaj, Djahmi Nassima, Jamali Loubna, Zerouali Khalid, Dekhil Mazouz, Timinouni Mohammed
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INTRODUCTION: Expended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacter cloacae is an important nosocomial pathogen. In this study, the prevalence and the molecular epidemiology of ESBL producing E. cloacae strains isolated from various hospitals in Annaba, Algeria were investigated. METHODOLOGY: The study involved 63 isolates of E. cloacae obtained during 2009 at the four hospitals in Annaba. The detection of...
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