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NDM-1, novel TEM-205, novel TEM-213 and other extended-spectrum β-lactamases co-expressed in isolates from cystic fibrosis patients from South Africa

Published in: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume 30 , issue 3 , 2015 , pages: 103–107

DOI: 10.1080/23120053.2015.1074441

Author(s): Nonhlanhla Mhlongo Antimicrobial Research Unit, South Africa , Sabiha Essack Antimicrobial Research Unit, South Africa , Usha Govinden Antimicrobial Research Unit, South Africa

Keywords: colistin , CTX , CYM AmpC β-lactamases , extended-spectrum β-lactamases , ESBLs , NDM-1 , SHV , TEM

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Abstract

Background: β-lactamase-mediated resistance was investigated in isolates from cystic fibrosis (CF) patients attending clinics in the public and private health sectors in Durban, South Africa.

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