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Brief Report

Optimization of the β LACTA test for the detection of extended-spectrum-β-lactamase-producing bacteria directly in urine samples

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Pages 695-698 | Received 22 Dec 2015, Accepted 02 May 2016, Published online: 26 May 2016

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