[On the susceptibility of AmpC-producing bacteria to third-generation cephalosporins]

Klin Mikrobiol Infekc Lek. 2009 Dec;15(6):214-6.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Enterobacteriaceae with mixed inducible and constitutive production of AmpC beta-lactamases are of growing clinical significance. Strains showing single colonies inside the zone of inhibition around disks with third-generation cephalosporins should be carefully considered for clinical use despite the fact that, according to the current EUCAST "breakpoints", they remain susceptible or intermediate-susceptible.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Proteins / biosynthesis*
  • Cephalosporins / pharmacology*
  • Enterobacteriaceae / drug effects*
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • beta-Lactamases / biosynthesis*

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Cephalosporins
  • AmpC beta-lactamases
  • beta-Lactamases