Detection of Extended Spectrum β-lactamase Production Among Uropathogens

Background: Detection of extended spectrum β -lactamase (ESBL) production among uropathogens is an important marker of endemicity. Aim: Intervention of this endemic transmission is important for the control of initial outbreak of ESBL producing organisms in a hospital or specialized unit...

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Main Authors: Ritu Aggarwal, Uma Chaudhary, Rama Sikka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Laboratory Physicians
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.4103/0974-2727.44423