Detection of ctx-M gene in ESBL-producing E. coli strains isolated from urinary tract infection in Semnan, Iran

Introduction: The incidence of urinary tract infections caused by Extended-Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) strains due to long term and overuse of broad-spectrum cephalosporine is on the rise. CTX beta-lactamase type, a broad-spectrum beta-lactamase, has been ex...

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Main Authors: Mahbobeh Mohammad Tabar, Shiva Mirkalantari, Rabeeh Izadi Amoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Electronic Physician 2016-07-01
Series:Electronic Physician
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Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5014510/