KPC-2 producing Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli co-infection in a catheter-related infection.
We describe the first report of simultaneous blood infection with KPC-2 producing Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli in a Brazilian patient. We highlight the importance of implementing efficient infection control measures to limit the spread of these phenotypes in a hospital setting.
Leão
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RS
Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro.
Carvalho-Assef
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AP
Correal
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JC
Silva
R V
RV
Goldemberg
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DC
Asensi
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MD
Marques
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EA
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000583:Amikacin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D055499:Catheter-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D017714:Community-Acquired Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D024901:Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007710:Klebsiella Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D007711:Klebsiella pneumoniae / Q000378:metabolism; D000077731:Meropenem; D018410:Pneumonia, Bacterial / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D013845:Thienamycins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001618:beta-Lactamases / Q000378:metabolism*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D013845:Thienamycins; D000583:Amikacin; D001618:beta-Lactamases; C547585:beta-lactamase KPC-2, Klebsiella pneumoniae; D000077731:Meropenem