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EBSL-positive E. coli

Posted By: sm on 2006-06-10
In Reply to: ESBO - wise old woman

Subject: EBSL-positive E. coli

Are you sure it's not EBSL (extended-spectrum beta-lactamase) positive E. coli?


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