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Prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase genes in Acinetobacter baumannii strains isolated from nosocomial infections in Tehran, Iran

Mojtaba Hanafi Abdar, Morovat Taherikalani, Keyvan TAHERİ, Behzad Emadi, Amir Hasanzadeh, Abdolmajid Sedighi, Serve Pirouzi, Mansour Sedighi

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strains found in the current study gives cause for major concern about nosocomial infections in Iran because of the treatment complexity of these strains. Our results highlight the need for infection control measures to prevent the spread of resistant isolates, especially in hospitals.

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strains found in the current study gives cause for major concern about nosocomial infections in Iran because of the treatment complexity of these strains. Our results highlight the need for infection control measures to prevent the spread of resistant isolates, especially in hospitals.

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strains found in the current study gives cause for major concern about nosocomial infections in Iran because of the treatment complexity of these strains. Our results highlight the need for infection control measures to prevent the spread of resistant isolates, especially in hospitals.

Key concepts: Acinetobacter baumannii, Microbiology, Cephalosporin, Beta-lactamase, Ciprofloxacin, Antibiotics, Acinetobacter, Biology

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