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Evaluation of carbapenemase screening and confirmation tests with Enterobacteriaceae and development of a practical diagnostic algorithm.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Jan 2015
Maurer Florian P, Castelberg Claudio, Quiblier Chantal, Bloemberg Guido V, Hombach Michael
Abstract excerpt
Reliable identification of carbapenemase-producing members of the family Enterobacteriaceae is necessary to limit their spread. This study aimed to develop a diagnostic flow chart using phenotypic screening and confirmation tests that is suitable for implementation in different types of clinical laboratories. A total of 334 clinical Enterobacteriaceae isolates genetically characterized with respect to...
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