Abstract

Inducible beta-lactamases were obtained after exposure to several beta-lactams in clinical isolates of Enterobacter cloacae and Citrobacter diversus. Enzyme production was related to the inducer and medium composition. beta-lactamase is able to inactivate only labile compounds, thus generating minimum inhibitory concentrations higher than in the absence of the inducer; imipenem susceptibilities usually were not changed.

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