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Extended spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae infections in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients: Epidemiology and molecular characterization.
International journal of antimicrobial agents - 1 Dec 2018
Kharrat Molka, Chebbi Yosra, Ben Tanfous Farah, Lakhal Amel, Ladeb Saloua, Othmen Tarek Ben, Achour Wafa
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BACKGROUND: Extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) create a therapeutic challenge and have high potential for dissemination. The purpose of our study was to investigate the epidemiology of these infections in hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients and to determine the genes encoding ESBL. MATERIAL/METHODS: This retrospective study comprised adult patients hospitalized at...
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