Screening for Klebsiella pneumoniae producing carbapenemase in Prato, Italy

<p><strong></strong>In this study, the prevalence of carbapenemase in the area of Prato (Italy), from January 2011 to August 2013, is reported. Samples showing carbapenem resistance were tested for lactamase production with disc diffusion and molecular methods. Totally, 48 out of 1...

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Main Authors: Tamara Brunelli, Antonella Conti, Loredana Ortega De Luna, Patrizia Miglietta, Mayra Sosa, Alfredo Ruggeri, Patrizia Casprini, Roberto Degl'Innocenti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2014-06-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/4712