Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases Produced by Escherichia coli Colonizing Pregnant Women

• Main Authors: Nahed Ghaddar (Author), Elie Anastasiadis (Author), Rawad Halimeh (Author), Ali Ghaddar (Author), Ghassan M. Matar (Author), Antoine Abou Fayad (Author), Nour Sherri (Author), Rita Dhar (Author), Wadha AlFouzan (Author), Hoda Yusef (Author), Mira El Chaar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction. Infections caused by extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria continue to be a challenge for choosing the appropriate therapy since they may exhibit coresistance to many other classes of antibiotics. The aim of the study was to screen pregnant women for ESBL producing...