Outbreak caused by Proteus mirabilis isolates producing weakly expressed TEM-derived extended-spectrum ß-lactamase in spinal cord injury patients with recurrent bacteriuria.
Scand J Infect Dis
; 43(11-12): 957-61, 2011 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
We performed a retrospective extended-spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL) molecular characterization of Proteus mirabilis isolates recovered from urine of spinal cord injury patients. A incorrectly detected TEM-24-producing clone and a new weakly expressed TEM-derived ESBL were discovered. In such patients, ESBL detection in daily practice should be improved by systematic use of a synergy test in strains of P. mirabilis resistant to penicillins.
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Infecções por Proteus
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Proteus mirabilis
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Traumatismos da Medula Espinal
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Bacteriúria
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Beta-Lactamases
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Surtos de Doenças
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En
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article