Why is the microbiology lab calling about an extended-spectrum beta-lactamase bacterium from a wound culture?

Julie Ribes, Robert P. Rapp

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Abstract

As more and more gram-negative bacteria produce extended-spectrum beta-lactamases, it is important that physicians know what to do when these bacteria cause postoperative infections in patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1322-1325
Number of pages4
JournalOrthopedics
Volume28
Issue number11
StatePublished - Nov 2005

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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