Klebsiella pneumoniae: resistance to carbapenems carbapenemase-mediated in the area of Piacenza

The detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates showing a reduced susceptibility or resistance to carbapenems represents an increasing problem. The aim of this study is to survey the presence of carbapenemases producing strains in our country. 22 isolates of K. pneumoniae isolates showing carbapenem...

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Main Authors: Massimo Confalonieri, Enrica Cavatorta, Camilla Reboli, Maria Milanda Bertelli, Rossana Chiarabini, Daniela Padrini, Francesca Riggio, Corrado Confalonieri, Enrica Poggi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2010-12-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2406