An evaluation of screening methods for the detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in environmental samples from healthcare settings
Esther Picton-Barlow, Claudia McKeown, Sally Forrest, Sarah Gallichan, Maria Moore, Nicholas Feasey, Joseph M. Lewis, Fabrice E. Graf
This study evaluates screening methods to detect ESBL-producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae in healthcare environmental samples, finding that 18-hour pre-enrichment and specific selective agar improve detection.
Journal of Applied Microbiology · Nov 28, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology