Prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases in Enterobacter cloacae in Taiwan and comparison of 3 phenotypic confirmatory methods for detecting extended-spectrum beta-lactamase production.

Abstract

A combination of DDST using cefepime and amoxicillin-clavulanate and CDSTs using cefotaxime and ceftazidime alone or in combination with clavulanic acid enhance the detection of ESBL production in Taiwan.