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Distribution of blaCTX-M-gene variants in E. coli from different origins in Ecuador
31 Oct 2023
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The increasing abundance of extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) genes in E. coli, and other commensal and pathogenic bacteria, endangers the utility of third or more recent generation cephalosporins, which are major tools for fighting deadly infections. The role of domestic animals in the transmission of ESBL carrying bacteria has been recognized, especially in low- and middle-income countries, however the...
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