Escherichia coli is one of the most-studied microorganisms worldwide but its characteristics
are continually changing. Extraintestinal E. coli infections, such as urinary tract infections …

Understanding the nuances of AmpC β-lactamase–mediated resistance can be challenging,
even for the infectious diseases specialist. AmpC resistance can be classified into 3 …

Abstract Background Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) strains are a major
threat to global health. The development of effective control measures requires more …

Antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli) are common in retail poultry products. In this
study, we aimed to isolate and characterize multidrug resistant (MDR) E. coli in raw chicken …

Objectives To develop a rapid and reliable tool to detect by multiplex PCR assays the most
frequently widespread β-lactamase genes encoding the OXA-1-like broad-spectrum β …

AmpC β-lactamases are clinically important cephalosporinases encoded on the
chromosomes of many of the Enterobacteriaceae and a few other organisms, where they …

Optimal use of microbiology laboratories is essential to combat the spread of multiply
antibiotic-resistant pathogens. This is vital for patient care, as advocated by Jarvis in …

ABSTRACT Among 39 carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (2.7% overall; Escherichia
coli, Enterobacter cloacae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains) isolated in 2006 and 2007 in …

Objectives Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing Klebsiella
pneumoniae has spread rapidly in China. In this study, we aimed to investigate the …

Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate relatedness and molecular mechanism
(s) of ertapenem resistance in clinical isolates of Klebsiella spp.(n= 28) and Enterobacter …