Evaluation of four methods for detecting the beta-lactamase activity in Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolated in Cuba.

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Published in Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz on March 09, 2004

Authors

Rafael Llanes1, Miriam González, Isabel Martínez, Jorge Sosa, Daymi Guzmán, Oderay Gutiérrez, Alina Llop, Lizet Sánchez

Author Affiliations

1: Departmento de Bacteriología, Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kourí, Apdo Postal 601, Marianao 13, Ciudad de La Habana, Cuba. llanesrafael2002@yahoo.com

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