Presence of the Extended-Spectrum-β-Lactamase and Plasmid-Mediated AmpC-Encoding Genes in <i>Escherichia coli</i> from Companion Animals—A Study from a University-Based Veterinary Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan
Extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL) and AmpC β-lactamase are two enzymes commonly found in <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i> that confer resistance to major antibiotics, such as third-generation cephalosporins that are widely prescribed for both human and animals. We screened for <i>Esche...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/12/1536 |