Extended spectrum beta-lactamase detection in gram-negative bacilli of nosocomial origin

Extended spectrum beta-lactamase detection in gram-negative bacilli of nosocomial origin

Background: Resistance to third generation cephalosporins by acquisition and expression of extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) enzymes among gram-negative bacilli is on a rise. The presence of ESBL producing organisms significantly affects the course and outcome of an infection and poses a chall...

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Main Authors: Dechen C Tsering, Shyamasree Das, Luna Adhiakari, Ranabir Pal, Takhellambam S.K Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Global Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
ESBL
Gram negative bacilli
Nosocomial
Online Access:http://www.jgid.org/article.asp?issn=0974-777X;year=2009;volume=1;issue=2;spage=87;epage=92;aulast=Tsering

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