BACKGROUND
Proteus species cause a variety of community- and hospital-acquired illnesses. Synthesis of β-lactamases is the predominant mechanism for resistance to β-lactam antibiotics. Among the β-lactamases, extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) and AmpC β-lactamases are the most common.
AIM
The objective of this study was to determine the occurrence of ESBL and AmpC β-lactamases in Proteus...
