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Epidemic of Klebsiella pneumoniae ST11 clone coproducing KPC-2 and 16S rRNA methylase RmtB in a Chinese University Hospital.
BMC infectious diseases - 23 Dec 2012
Li Jun-Jie, Sheng Zi-Ke, Deng Mei, Bi Sheng, Hu Fei-Shu, Miao Hai-Feng, Ji Zhong-Kang, Sheng Ji-Fang, Li Lan-Juan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Emergence of rmtB-positive Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing K. pneumoniae (KPC-KP) poses a great threat to antimicrobial treatment options. METHODS: From January 2010 to December 2010, non-duplicate KPC-KP isolates from our hospital were screened for rmtB and multiple other resistance determinants with PCR. Subsequent studies included MIC determination, PFGE, and multilocus sequence...
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