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2142. Comparison of Molecular-Based vs. Conventional Culture-Based Screening Methods for Detection of Carriers of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases (ESBL) and Carbapenemases-Producing Enterobacteriacae (CPE)
BACKGROUND: Active surveillance and contact precautions may prevent cross-transmission of ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae and CPE. Culture-based methods delaying results might increase risk of cross-transmission, and lead to unnecessary preemptive contact precautions. This observational cohort stu...
Autores principales: | , , , , , , , |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2019
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6810063/ http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofz360.1822 |