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Biotyping of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates from France and Algeria using MALDI-TOF MS.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Berrazeg Meryem, Diene Seydina M, Drissi Mourad, Kempf Marie, Richet Hervé, Landraud Luce, Rolain Jean-Marc
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of the most important pathogens responsible for nosocomial outbreaks worldwide. Epidemiological analyses are useful in determining the extent of an outbreak and in elucidating the sources and the spread of infections. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiological spread of K. pneumoniae strains using a MALDI-TOF MS approach. METHODS: Five hundred and...
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