Laboratory detection of intestinal carriage of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae - A comparison of algorithms using the Carba NP test.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2016.09.021
Abstract: Stool specimens spiked with a panel of 46 carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) and 59 non-carbapenemase producers were used to compare the diagnostic accuracy of 4 testing algorithms for the detection of intestinal carriage of CPE: (1)… read more here.
Keywords: chromid; agar; carbapenemase; followed carba ... See more keywords
Rapid Blue-Carba test: reduction in the detection time of carbapenemases performed from a 4-hour bacterial lawn
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DOI: 10.1080/1120009x.2016.1201272
Abstract: The increase in carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria is a matter of concern due to the limited therapeutic options available. In severe infections caused by these isolates, the rapid detection of the mechanisms of resistance is vital.… read more here.
Keywords: detection; blue carba; carba test; rapid blue ... See more keywords