The detection of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli in patients with symptomatic urinary tract infections using different diffusion methods in a rural setting

• Main Authors: Anandkumar Harwalkar (Author), Jagadeesh Sataraddi (Author), Soham Gupta (Author), Raksha Yoganand (Author), Achut Rao (Author), Hiresave Srinivasa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2013-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of extended spectrum of beta lactamases (ESBLs), to compare different phenotypic methods for ESBL confirmation and to evaluate the antibiotic resistance patterns among ESBL-producing urinary Escherichia coli. Methods: Urinary E. coli...