Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS) of Carbapenem-Resistant <i>K. pneumoniae</i> Isolated in Long-Term Care Facilities in the Northern Italian Region

Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS) of Carbapenem-Resistant <i>K. pneumoniae</i> Isolated in Long-Term Care Facilities in the Northern Italian Region

<i>K. pneumoniae</i> (KPN) is one of the widest spread bacteria in which combined resistance to several antimicrobial groups is frequent. The most common β-lactamases found in <i>K. pneumoniae</i> are class A carbapenemases, both chromosomal-encoded (i.e., NMCA, IMI-1) and pl...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Piccirilli, Sabrina Cherubini, Anna Maria Azzini, Evelina Tacconelli, Giuliana Lo Cascio, Laura Maccacaro, Alda Bazaj, Laura Naso, Gianfranco Amicosante, LTCF-Veneto Working Group, Mariagrazia Perilli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>
WGS
β-lactamases
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/9/1985

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