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VIM-2 metallo-β-lactamase in Achromobacter xylosoxidans in Europe

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  1. Department of Microbiology, Hippokration General Hospital, 54642, Thessaloniki, Greece

    D. Sofianou & E. Metzidie

  2. Department of Basic Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of Athens, 123 Papadiamantopoulou Street, 11527, Athens, Greece

    A. Markogiannakis & A. Tsakris

  3. Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Thessalia, Mezourlo, 41222, Larissa, Greece

    S. Pournaras

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Sofianou, D., Markogiannakis, A., Metzidie, E. et al. VIM-2 metallo-β-lactamase in Achromobacter xylosoxidans in Europe. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 24, 854–855 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10096-005-0054-2

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