Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli strains carrying genes encoding the PER-2 and TEM-116 extended-spectrum beta-lactamases isolated from children with diarrhea in Uruguay.

ABSTRACT: We studied 13 extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing enteropathogenic Escherichia coli isolates from children suffering acute diarrhea in Uruguay. ESBL characterization in crude extracts showed a single band at pI 5.4. PCR amplification and sequencing data allowed identification of blaPER-2 and blaTEM-116. Retrospective analysis suggests that these strains were disseminated in the community, even if unnoticed, prior to their access to the hospital environment more than a decade ago.

SUBMITTER: Vignoli R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1151943 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature