Typization of Klebsiella pneumoniae strains collected from a immature pediatric ward by Mass Spectrometry using MALDI-TOF

Introduction. Klebsiella pneumoniae is often associated with nosocomial infections, especially in immature pediatric wards and intensive care, where the prolonged hospitalization and invasive procedures increase the risk.In this study we investigated the possibility of using MALDI-TOF mass spectrome...

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Main Authors: Roberto Degl’Innocenti, Tamara Brunelli, Daniele Ferri, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Mayra Sosa, Cristiano Chiaramonti, Antonella Conti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-12-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2340