Publications by authors named "Susanne Surman Lee"

Objectives: We characterized mechanisms of resistance to oxyimino-cephalosporins in Escherichia coli isolated from raw chicken meat imported into the UK from South America, to ascertain whether this foodstuff contributes to the dissemination in the UK of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing E. coli belonging to the international uropathogenic ST131 clone.

Methods: Sampling and collection of imported raw chicken meat was performed in accordance with regulatory guidelines by the London Port Health Authority at Tilbury.

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Introduction: Most of the organisms isolated from dental unit waterlines (DUWL) are Gram-negative bacteria, which contain cell wall endotoxin. A consequence of endotoxin exposure is the exacerbation of asthma.

Objectives: This study examined the prevalence and onset of asthma among dentists and determined whether or not these were associated with the microbiological quality of DUWL in their practices.

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