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Ulcer Infection by ESβL-Producing Proteus mirabilis: A Case Report

Vincenzo Savini, Chiara Catavitello, Marzia Talia, Fabio Di Berardino, Assunta Manna, Andrea Balbinot, Fabio Febbo, Daniela Carlino, Francesca Fioritoni, Giovanni Di Bonaventura, Domenico D’Antonio

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In this article, a case of decubitus ulcer infection caused by an extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Proteus mirabilis strain, successfully treated with oral amoxicillin-clavulanate (1-month therapy) is described. This article focuses on diffusion and clinical effect of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases-producing Proteus mirabilis on treatment of gram negative lower extremity infections.

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In this article, a case of decubitus ulcer infection caused by an extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Proteus mirabilis strain, successfully treated with oral amoxicillin-clavulanate (1-month therapy) is described. This article focuses on diffusion and clinical effect of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases-producing Proteus mirabilis on treatment of gram negative lower extremity infections.

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In this article, a case of decubitus ulcer infection caused by an extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Proteus mirabilis strain, successfully treated with oral amoxicillin-clavulanate (1-month therapy) is described. This article focuses on diffusion and clinical effect of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases-producing Proteus mirabilis on treatment of gram negative lower extremity infections.

Key concepts: Proteus mirabilis, Medicine, Proteus Infections, Proteus, Amoxicillin, Microbiology, Antibiotics, Bacteria

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