Hidden Beta-Lactamases in the Enterobacteriaceae - Dropping the Extra Disks for Detection, Part II

Clinical Microbiology Newsletter

Volumn 31, Issue 7, 2009, Pages 47-52

  Sundin, Daniel R ^a  

^a Spectrum Health ^*  (United States)

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Indexed keywords

BETA LACTAM ANTIBIOTIC; BETA LACTAMASE; CARBAPENEM; CARBAPENEMASE; CEPHALOSPORINASE;

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE; ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPY; ARTICLE; DISK DIFFUSION; ENTEROBACTERIACEAE; ENZYME ACTIVITY;

EID: 62249123151     PISSN: 01964399     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.clinmicnews.2009.03.001     Document Type: Article

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