Direct Detection of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases from Positive Blood Cultures by using Aztreonam and Clavulanate

Introduction: Bacterial Sepsis by Multidrug Resistant Gram Negative Bacilli (MDRGNB) producing Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases (ESBL) is one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in hospitals. Early detection of ESBLs directly from positive blood cultures can reduce mortality. The phenot...

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Main Authors: Renji Francis, Ambica Rangaiah, Kusuma Gowdra Rangappa, Shwetha Jinnahalli Venugopal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/14994/49226_CE[Ra1]_F[IK]_PF1(MG_SL)_PFA(MG_KM)_PN(KM).pdf