| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3398746 | Clinical Microbiology and Infection | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
ABSTRACTIn South American countries, the class A extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) so far recognised belong to the CTX-M, Pseudomonas Extended Resistance (PER), SHV and TEM families. ESBL rates in South America are among the highest in the world, probably due to multiple factors. SHV- and TEM-type ESBLs have been frequently encountered, but CTX-M is endemic and widely dominant. PER-type ESBLs seem to be restricted to the southern ‘cone’ of South America. Community-acquired ESBLs are starting to appear.
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Authors
M.V. Villegas, J.N. Kattan, M.G. Quinteros, J.M. Casellas,