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Characterizing Escherichia coli carrying plasmid-mediated AmpC β-lactamases to optimize detection in a diagnostic laboratory setting.
Microbiology spectrum - 5 Dec 2024
Teng Jason, Walters Luke, Leong Lex E X, Smith Kija, Amato Malissa, Chen Xiao, Turra Mark, Warner Morgyn S, Papanicolas Lito E
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Plasmid-mediated AmpC β-lactamases are a cause of acquired cephalosporin resistance in Gram-negative bacteria. However, consensus regarding the optimal detection method is yet to be achieved and varies depending on local epidemiology and laboratory capacity. We determined the acquired genotypic resistance mechanisms of 250 Escherichia coli isolates with a positive AmpC screen, defined as cefoxitin MIC ≥ 8 mg/L...
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