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Molecular epidemiology of metallo-beta-lactamase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Norway and Sweden shows import of international clones and local clonal expansion.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy - 1 Jan 2010
Samuelsen Orjan, Toleman Mark A, Sundsfjord Arnfinn, Rydberg Johan, Leegaard Truls M, Walder Mats, Lia Astrid, Ranheim Trond E, Rajendra Yashas, Hermansen Nils O, Walsh Timothy R, Giske Christian G
Abstract excerpt
Scandinavia is considered a region with a low prevalence of antimicrobial resistance. However, the number of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria is increasing, including metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL)-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In this study MBL-producing P. aeruginosa isolates identified in Norway (n = 4) and Sweden (n = 9) from 1999 to 2007 were characterized. Two international clonal...
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