Multifocal diffusion of KPC-3-producing ST512 Klebsiella pneumoniae in Italy

Multifocal diffusion of KPC-3-producing ST512 Klebsiella pneumoniae in Italy

Introduction. The dissemination of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae strains is an increasing problem worldwide. KPC ß-lactamases are Ambler class A enzymes mostly plasmid-encoded; their global spread represents a threat to clinical patients care and public health. Multi locus sequence t...

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Main Authors: Aurora Piazza, Viola Repetto, Elisabetta Nucleo, Roberta Migliavacca, Monica Drago, Maria Chiara Sironi, Concetta De Luca, Erminia Casari, Francesco Luzzaro, Giampietro Gesu, Laura Pagani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-03-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
Subjects:
carbapenems resistance, KPC-3, ST512
Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2323

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