TEM-158 (CMT-9), a new member of the CMT-type extended-spectrum beta-lactamases.

Antimicrob Agents Chemother

CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Centre de Biologie, Laboratoire de bactériologiecinique, Faculté de Médecine, 28 place H. Dunant, 63001 Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Published: November 2007

TEM-158 was found to include the substitutions previously observed for TEM-12 and TEM-35. This enzyme presented hydrolytic activity against ceftazidime and a high level of resistance against clavulanate, which can alter its detection. Its discovery highlights the need for accurate detection methods.

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