The Evolving Threat of ESBL, AmpC, and KPC -lactamases - SWACM

The Evolving Threat of ESBL, AmpC, and KPC -lactamases - SWACM The Evolving Threat of ESBL, AmpC, and KPC -lactamases - SWACM

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Evolution of ESBLs TEM-3, 4 ......…………....178 SHV-2, 3 ...………….......134 CTX-M-1, 2……………….113 OXA-2, 10……………......161

Failures of Cephalosporin Therapy in Serious Infections with ESBL-positive K. pneumoniae Isolates reported susceptible to the cephalosporins Cephalosporin failed in 15/28 (54%) patients 4 of 5 were treated with cefepime! D. Paterson et al JCM (2001) 39: 2206-2212

Evolution <strong>of</strong> <strong>ESBL</strong>s<br />

TEM-3, 4 ......…………....178<br />

SHV-2, 3 ...………….......134<br />

CTX-M-1, 2……………….113<br />

OXA-2, 10……………......161

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