Abstract
We report a case of typhoid fever in a traveler returning to Spain from Guatemala that was caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi which produced an extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL). This finding demonstrates the presence of ESBL-producing S. enterica ser. Typhi strains in the Americas. Enhanced surveillance is necessary to prevent further spread.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Guatemala
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Humans
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Male
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Population Surveillance
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Salmonella typhi / classification
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Salmonella typhi / drug effects
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Salmonella typhi / genetics*
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Spain
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Travel*
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Typhoid Fever / epidemiology*
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Typhoid Fever / microbiology*
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beta-Lactamases / genetics*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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beta-lactamase CTX-M-15
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beta-Lactamases