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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CLSI 2010 (M100-S20)<br />
• If laboratories have not yet implemented the new<br />
interpretive criteria, test for <strong>ESBL</strong>s. For positive<br />
isolates:<br />
Report resistance to all penicillins, cephalosporins<br />
<strong>and</strong> aztreonam if E. coli, Klebsiella spp, or Proteus<br />
mirabilis<br />
• If laboratories have implemented the new criteria, do<br />
not test for <strong>ESBL</strong>s for therapy (Only test if required<br />
for infection control)<br />
Report susceptibility as interpreted
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