Extended-spectrum β-lactamases and plasmid-mediated AmpC enzymes among clinical isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae from seven medical centers in Taiwan

Jing Jou Yan, Po Ren Hsueh, Jang Jih Lu, Feng Yee Chang, Jainn Ming Shyr, Jen Hsien Wan, Yung Ching Liu, Yin Ching Chuang, Yi Chueh Yang, Shih Ming Tsao, Hsiu Hung Wu, Li Shin Wang, Tsuey Pin Lin, Hsiu Mei Wu, Hung Mo Chen, Jiunn Jong Wu

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Abstract

Production of extended-spectrum β-lactamases and plasmid-mediated AmpC enzymes was investigated among 291 Escherichia coli and 282 Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates that showed decreased susceptibilities to extended-spectrum cephalosporins from seven Taiwanese medical centers. CTX-M-type and SHV-type enzymes were the most prevalent extended-spectrum β-lactamases. CMY-2-like and DHA-1-like β-lactamases were the most prevalent AmpC-type enzymes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1861-1864
Number of pages4
JournalAntimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Volume50
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2006
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmacology (medical)

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