Laboratory detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) - The need for a reliable, reproducible method

Authors
Essack, SY
Citation
Sy. Essack, Laboratory detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) - The need for a reliable, reproducible method, DIAG MICR I, 37(4), 2000, pp. 293-295
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Immunolgy & Infectious Disease",Microbiology
Journal title
DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
ISSN journal
07328893 → ACNP
Volume
37
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
293 - 295
Database
ISI
SICI code
0732-8893(200008)37:4<293:LDOEB(>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
A reason for the under-recognition of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESB L)-mediated resistance has been the lack of a convenient and sensitive meth od for recognising ESBL-producing strains. This paper reviews the relative merits and demerits of various methods used. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.