Table 1. List of primers used.
| ESBL Gene | Primer | Sequence (5′-3′) * | Product size (bp) | Annealing temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bla TEM | Forward | ATGAGTATTCAACATTTCCGTG | 861 | 55 |
| Reverse | TTACCAATGCTTAATCAGTGAG | |||
| bla SHV | Forward | ATTTGTCGCTTCTTTACTCGC | 1051 | 60 |
| Reverse | TTTATGGCGTTACCTTTGACC | |||
| bla CTX-M-15 | Forward | CACACGTGGAATTTAGGGACT | 996 | 50 |
| Reverse | GCCGTCTAAGGCGATÁAACA |
Ref: Muzaheed et al., 2008 (32).