Occurrence and characteristics of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing <it>Enterobacteriaceae </it>in food producing animals, minced meat and raw milk

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The impact of food animals as a possible reservoir for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing <it>Enterobacteriaceae</it>, and the dissemination of such strains into the food production chain need to be assesse...

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Main Authors: Geser Nadine, Stephan Roger, Hächler Herbert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/8/21