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Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases Produced by Escherichia coli Colonizing Pregnant Women.
Infectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology - 1 Jan 2020
Ghaddar Nahed, Anastasiadis Elie, Halimeh Rawad, Ghaddar Ali, Matar Ghassan M, Abou Fayad Antoine, Sherri Nour, Dhar Rita, AlFouzan Wadha, Yusef Hoda, El Chaar Mira
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Introduction: Infections caused by extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria continue to be a challenge for choosing the appropriate therapy since they may exhibit coresistance to many other classes of antibiotics. The aim of the study was to screen pregnant women for ESBL producing bacteria in Beirut, Lebanon, to examine their phenotypic and genotypic characterization and to study the...
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