Detection and characterisation of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases among blood stream isolates of Enterobacter species in Hong Kong

P L Ho; W C Yam; K W T Tsang; W M Lai

Detection and characterisation of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases among blood stream isolates of Enterobacter species in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Med J. 2009 Dec:15 Suppl 9:4-5.

Authors

P L Ho¹, W C Yam, K W T Tsang, W M Lai

Affiliation

¹ Department of Microbiology, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital Compound, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, China. plho@hkucc.hku.hk

PMID: 20393215

Abstract

1. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase(ESBL) resistance in Enterobacter spp may be under-recognised. 2. Detection methods for ESBL resistance in Enterobacter spp may need to be modified.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
Bacterial Proteins / metabolism*
Cephalosporins / pharmacology
Enterobacter / enzymology*
Hong Kong
Hospitals
Humans
Microbial Sensitivity Tests / methods
Time Factors
beta-Lactam Resistance
beta-Lactamases / metabolism*

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Bacterial Proteins
Cephalosporins
AmpC beta-lactamases
beta-Lactamases