Quantitative evaluation of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli strains in the wastewater of a French teaching hospital and relation to patient strain

Quantitative evaluation of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli strains in the wastewater of a French teaching hospital and relation to patient strain

Abstract Background Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli has become ubiquitous and has been reported in diverse ecosystems. We evaluated the potential impact of post-acute and long-term healthcare activities on the environment by quantifying ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae in w...

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Main Authors: Laurence Drieux, Sophie Haenn, Laurent Moulin, Vincent Jarlier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-03-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Wastewater
Lactamase
Escherichia coli
Quantification
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-016-0108-5

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