Detection of plasmid-mediated colistin-resistant and carbapenem-resistant genes by multiplex PCR
A multiplex PCR was described to simultaneously detect mcr-1 and frequently occurring carbapenem-resistant genes including blaKPC, blaNDM, blaIMP, and blaOXA-48-like in a single reaction.
Rujirat Hatrongjit +3 more
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Multi-drug resistant Gram-negative bacteria: antibiotic-resistance and new treatment strategies [PDF]
In this editorial, we treat the multi-drug-resistance of microorganisms such as Klebsiella pneumonia (Kp) and Acinetobacter baumanii and the issues concerning the management of these infections.
Angelis, Massimiliano De +2 more
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INTRODUCTION Antimicrobial treatments for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) bacteremia are limited, with colistin-based regimens being a primary therapy. Ceftazidime-avibactam is an emerging treatment for various CRE infections.
Hakeam A. Hakeam +5 more
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The Potential Trajectory of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae, an Emerging Threat to Health-Care Facilities, and the Impact of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Toolkit. [PDF]
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), a group of pathogens resistant to most antibiotics and associated with high mortality, are a rising emerging public health threat.
Bartsch, Sarah M +10 more
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An Analysis of Risk Factors for Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infection.
OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore the high risk factors of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infection of hospitalized patients in high risk departments.
Yan Gao +14 more
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Prevalence of carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae from a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai, India [PDF]
Objective: The emergence of Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) in recent times has become a serious threat to public health due to the high mortality, potential dissemination rates and limited treatment options associated with these ...
Pravin K. Nair, Michelle S Vaz
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Attributable deaths and disability-adjusted life-years caused by infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the EU and the European Economic Area in 2015: a population-level modelling analysis [PDF]
Background: Infections due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria are threatening modern health care. However, estimating their incidence, complications, and attributable mortality is challenging.
Abu Sin, Muna +79 more
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Severe bloodstream infection due to KPC-producer e coli in a renal transplant recipient treated with the double-carbapenem regimen and analysis of in vitro synergy testing a case report [PDF]
Transplant recipients are at high risk of infections caused by multidrug resistant microorganisms. Due to the limited thera- peutic options, innovative antimicrobial combinations against carbape- nem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae causing severe infections
CIPOLLA, ALESSIA +11 more
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IN VITRO EFFICACY OF CICLOPIROX AGAINST CARBAPENEM RESISTANT ENTEROBACTERIACEAE
Objective: To determine the in vitro efficacy of Ciclopirox against Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae by determining its minimum inhibitory concentration by micro agar dilution method. Study Design: Quasi experimental study.
Maliha Ansari +5 more
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Background Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae is a worldwide threat, with increasing prevalence in many countries. Restricted usage of higher end antibiotics, especially carbapenem is of great importance in tackling these super bugs. Purpose of this
Ghafur A +5 more
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