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Predictors of blaCTX-M-15 in varieties of Escherichia coli genotypes from humans in community settings in Mwanza, Tanzania.
BMC infectious diseases - 29 Apr 2016
Mshana Stephen E, Falgenhauer Linda, Mirambo Mariam M, Mushi Martha F, Moremi Nyambura, Julius Rechel, Seni Jeremiah, Imirzalioglu Can, Matee Mecky, Chakraborty Trinad
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BACKGROUND: Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae commonly cause infections worldwide. Bla CTX-M-15 has been commonly detected in hospital isolates in Mwanza, Tanzania. Little is known regarding the faecal carriage of ESBL isolates and bla CTX-M-15 allele among humans in the community in developing countries. METHODS: A cross-sectional study involving 334 humans from the community...
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