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Characterization of Hypervirulent Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Among Urinary Tract Infections: The First Report from Iran
1 Sept 2020
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Introduction: This study was conducted to identify the hypermucoviscosity, iron acquisition, and capsule serotypes of K. pneumoniae strains isolated from urinary tract infections among community-acquired patients (CA) and assess the frequency of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR) and extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) genes between classic and hypervirulent strains. Materials and Methods: A total...
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