Comparative distribution of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli from urine infections and environmental waters.

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli have been reported in natural environments, and may be released through wastewater. In this study, the genetic relationship between ESBL-producing E. coli collected from patient urine samples (n = 45, both hospitalized patients and o...

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Main Authors: Anna Fagerström, Paula Mölling, Faisal Ahmad Khan, Martin Sundqvist, Jana Jass, Bo Söderquist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0224861