Abstract
Objectives: Fast and adequate detection of extended-spectrum b-lactamases (ESBLs) is crucial for infection
control measures and the choice of antimicrobial therapy. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate
a novel ESBL assay using ligation-mediated amplification combined with microarray analysis to detect the most
prevalent ESBLs in Enterobacteriaceae: TEM, SHV and
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