申请人:Mitchell Natalie Michelle
公开号:US20100203567A1
公开(公告)日:2010-08-12
The invention provides methods and detection kits for detecting extended spectrum β-lactamase producers (ESBLs). The kits typically comprise a carrier containing: a)at least one sugar; b) at least one antibiotic for killing Gram positive bacteria; c) at least one antifungal compound; d) a mixture of cefpodoxime and at least one additional antibiotic for killing Gram negative bacteria, and/or a mixture of cefotaxime and ceftazidime; and e) a pH indicator. The methods and kits can be used to by non-specialist health professionals to give rapid results at relatively low cost.