Phenotypic and Genotypic Detection of Metallo-Beta-Lactamases among Imipenem Resistant Gram Negative Isolates

Background:   Imipenem-resistant gram negative bacteria, resulting from metallo-beta-lactamase (MBLs)-producing strains have been reported to be among the important causes of nosocomial infections and of serious therapeutic problem worldwide. Because of their broad range, potent carbapenemase activi...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Mohammadzadeh, Mahnaz Tavakoli, Abolfazl Mohebi, Samad Aghayi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Medical Bacteriology
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Online Access:https://jmb.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jmb/article/view/229