Using carbapenems for carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae-Are we flogging a dead (work)horse antibiotic?
a Department of Medical Sciences and Surgery , Infectious Diseases, U.O. Infectious Diseases, S. Orsola, Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy.
Russell E
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Lewis
D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D015780:Carbapenems; D006736:Horses; D006801:Humans; D007710:Klebsiella Infections; D007711:Klebsiella pneumoniae; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D013845:Thienamycins; D001618:beta-Lactamases
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D015780:Carbapenems; D013845:Thienamycins; D001618:beta-Lactamases
KPC carbapenemase; combination therapy; meropenem; synergy