Extended spectrum beta-lactamases: definition, classification and epidemiology
Extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are defined as enzymes produced by certain bacteria that are able to hydrolyze extended spectrum cephalosporin. They are therefore effective against beta-lactam antibiotics such as ceftazidime, ceftriaxone, cefotaxime and oxyimino-monobactam. The objective o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Caister Academic Press
2015
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37589/1/Extended%20spectrum%20beta-lactamases%20definition%2C%20classification%20and%20epidemiology.pdf |