The Epidemiology, Evolution, and Treatment of KPC-Producing Organisms
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DOI: 10.1007/s11908-018-0617-x
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of this review is to investigate the evolution and epidemiology of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing organisms and the current and future treatment options for infections caused by KPC-producing isolates.Recent FindingsThe emergence… read more here.
Keywords: producing organisms; infections caused; treatment; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Ceftazidime-avibactam and Meropenem Double Disk Diffusion Test for Identifying Carbapanem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Distinguishing Between Serine and Metallo-β-Lactamase Producing Organisms
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.923
Abstract: Abstract Background Early detection of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae(CRE) is crucial for selection of effective treatment. While KPC is the most prevalent carbapenemase in the US, phenotypic screening methods, such as the carbapenemase inactivation method (CIM) and… read more here.
Keywords: caz avi; producing organisms; disk; mer ... See more keywords
Prevalence of carbapenemase‐producing organisms among hospitalized solid organ transplant recipients, five US hospitals, 2019–2020
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DOI: 10.1111/tid.13785
Abstract: Passive reporting to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified carbapenemase‐producing organisms (CPOs) among solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients, potentially representing an emerging source of spread. We analyzed CPO prevalence in wards where… read more here.
Keywords: producing organisms; carbapenemase producing; organ transplant; solid organ ... See more keywords