Worldwide Dissemination of the NDM-Type Carbapenemases in Gram-Negative Bacteria
The emergence of one of the most recently described carbapenemases, namely, the New Delhi metallo-lactamase (NDM-1), constitutes a critical and growingly important medical issue. This resistance trait compromises the efficacy of almost all lactams (except aztreonam), including the last resort carbap...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | BioMed Research International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/249856 |