Evaluation of the HB&L carbapenemase and extended spectrum beta lactamase-AmpC automated screening kits for the rapid detection of resistant Enterobacteriaceae in rectal swabs

<em>Background</em>. In the past two decades, a rapid increase of infections due to multidrug-resistant <em>Enterobacteriaceae</em> was reported worldwide, including in Italy. These bacteria express genes encoding for extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) or bear a plasmid-me...

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Main Authors: Sara Marani, Maria Federica Pedna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2017-03-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/6709