Bacteria carry extrachromosomal, self-replicating genetic elements called plasmids. A
plasmid is defined as a doublestranded, circular DNA molecule capable of autonomous …

Antibiotic resistance is now a linked global problem. Dispersion of successful clones of
multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria is common, often via the movement of people. Local …

Since 2000, Escherichia coli producing CTX-M enzymes have emerged worldwide as
important causes of community-onset urinary tract and bloodstream infections owing to …

Since 2000, Escherichia coli producing CTX-M enzymes (especially CTX-M-15) have
emerged worldwide as important causes of community-onset urinary tract infections (UTIs) …

CTX-M enzymes, the plasmid-mediated cefotaximases, constitute a rapidly growing family of
extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) with significant clinical impact. CTX-Ms are found …

Extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli: ch... : Current Opinion in Infectious
Diseases Extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli: changing epidemiology …

Food producing animal is a global challenge in terms of antimicrobial resistance spread.
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae are relevant …

The ongoing global spread and increased prevalence of CTX-M-type extended-spectrum β-
lactamases in Enterobacteriaceae is of great concern. The successful distribution of CTX-M …

Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) are extremely common, with~ 25% of all women
experiencing a recurrence within 1 year of their original infection. Escherichia coli ST131 is …

Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) are enzymes produced in Gram negative bacterial
plasmids that already have resistance to β-lactam antibiotics. Bacteria Escherichia coli (E …