Molecular diversity of extended-spectrum β-lactamases and carbapenemases, and antimicrobial resistance

Abstract Along with the recent spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria, outbreaks of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase-producing bacteria present a serious challenge to clinicians. β-lactam antibiotics are the most frequently used antibacterial agents and ESBLs, and carbapenemase...

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Main Authors: Teiji Sawa, Kunihiko Kooguchi, Kiyoshi Moriyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40560-020-0429-6