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Phenotypes of Escherichia coli isolated from urine: Differences between extended-spectrum β-lactamase producers and sensitive strains.
Journal of microbiology, immunology, and infection = Wei mian yu gan ran za zhi - 1 Jun 2015
Šišková Petra, Černohorská Lenka, Mahelová Martina, Turková Kristýna, Woznicová Vladana
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BACKGROUND: Escherichia coli is a frequent causative agent of urinary tract infections, and increasing resistance of E. coli to antimicrobials presents a growing challenge. METHODS: Here we compare phenotypes of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producers (n = 220) with a control group of sensitive strains (non-ESBL producers; n = 150). For each strain, we assessed the presence of O25 antigen, hemolysis,...
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