Extended spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in international travelers and non-travelers in New York City.

Extended spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in international travelers and non-travelers in New York City.

BACKGROUND: We performed this study 1) to determine the prevalence of community-associated extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBLPE) colonization and infection in New York City (NYC); 2) to determine the prevalence of newly-acquired ESBLPE during travel; 3) to look for s...

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Main Authors: Scott A Weisenberg, Jose R Mediavilla, Liang Chen, Elizabeth L Alexander, Kyu Y Rhee, Barry N Kreiswirth, Stephen G Jenkins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3447858?pdf=render

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