Stability of GES-type extended-spectrum beta-lactamase genes during antibiotic exposure

Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection, Vol 22, No 4 (2007)

Stability of GES-type extended-spectrum beta-lactamase genes during antibiotic exposure

GF Weldhagen

Abstract

The emergence of the novel Guiana extended-spectrum(GES) family of extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) belonging to Ambler class A, has recently been demonstrated in South America,Europe, South Africa and Japan.

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