Occurrence of CTX-M producing Escherichia coli in soils, cattle and farm environment in France (Burgundy region).

Occurrence of CTX-M producing Escherichia coli in soils, cattle and farm environment in France (Burgundy region).

CTX-M (extended spectrum beta-lactamase- ESBL) producing Escherichia coli are increasingly involved in human infections worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate potential reservoirs for such strains: soils, cattle and farm environment. The prevalence of blaCTX-M genes was determined direc...

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Main Authors: Alain eHartmann, Lucie eAmoureux, Aude eLocatelli, Geraldine eDepret, Claudy eJolivet, Eric eGueneau, Catherine eNeuwirth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
Cattle
Escherichia coli
Soil
Burgundy
CTX-M
extended spectrum beta-lactamase
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2012.00083/full

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