… plasmid-mediated AmpC β-lactamase detection, multiplex PCR … for CFE-1 β-lactamase (229)
could be added. Chromosomal bla … for detecting genes for both plasmid-mediated AmpC β-…

… methods of BlaAmpC detection in a collection of 246 Enterobacteriaceae with a diverse
range of β-lactam resistance profiles. The BlaAmpC screening methods evaluated were based …

… , the commonly detected enzymes causing resistance are AmpC β‑lactamases and ESBLs.
… This document describes the methods for detection for AmpC β‑lactamases, which can be …

… The plasmid-encoded or ‘imported’ ampC β-lactamase … potential AmpC-producing
organism based on identification. … encoded AmpC β-lactamases because phenotypic detection …

… for the detection of AmpC production consisting of a simple phenotypic screening and a …
For the proposed flow chart using (i) cefoxitin as a screening marker for AmpC production, (ii…

… Testing for plasmid-mediated AmpC β-lactamases is not … detect production of plasmid-mediated
AmpC β-lactamases in isolates that lack a chromosomally encoded AmpC β-lactamase. …

… laboratories to accurately detect and report ESBLs and plasmid-mediated AmpC beta-…
for detecting ESBLs in other organisms or for detecting plasmid-mediated AmpC beta-lactamases …

… risks failure to detect these enzymes. … detection of isolates with other potent β-lactamase
types presents further challenges. Some klebsiellae have acquired plasmids encoding AmpC …

… resistance mechanisms will need to use molecular identification methods. The multiplex …
tool for the detection of transferable (ie, plasmid-mediated) ampC β-lactamase genes in gram-…

… AmpC producers may appear … for the detection and identification of AmpC beta-lactamase-producing
strains have not been established thus far. However, proper recognition of AmpC-…