Comparison of phenotypic and PCR methods for detection of carbapenemases production by Enterobacteriaceae
Dissemination of carbapenem resistance via Enterobacteriaceae, particularly among Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli, is a major public health concern. Rapid methods for determining antimicrobial susceptibility are important to ensure adequate and appropriate use of antimicrobial agents and...
Main Authors: | Maryam AlTamimi, Ali AlSalamah, Manal AlKhulaifi, Hisham AlAjlan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-01-01
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Series: | Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319562X16300791 |
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