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Molecular characterisation of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli isolates from hospital and ambulatory patients in Germany.
Veterinary microbiology - 1 Feb 2017
Pietsch Michael, Eller Christoph, Wendt Constanze, Holfelder Martin, Falgenhauer Linda, Fruth Angelika, Grössl Tobias, Leistner Rasmus, Valenza Giuseppe, Werner Guido, Pfeifer Yvonne
Abstract excerpt
The increase of Escherichia coli producing extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) in hospitals and their emergence as intestinal colonisers of healthy humans is of concern. Transmission ways and the extent of spread of distinct E. coli clones or ESBL genes among humans and animals via the food chain or the environment is a matter of debate. In this study we determined ESBL genotypes in E. coli isolates (n=233)...
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