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Epidemic diffusion of OXA-23-producing Acinetobacter baumannii isolates in Italy: results of the first cross-sectional countrywide survey.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Aug 2014
Principe Luigi, Piazza Aurora, Giani Tommaso, Bracco Silvia, Caltagirone Maria Sofia, Arena Fabio, Nucleo Elisabetta, Tammaro Federica, Rossolini Gian Maria, Pagani Laura, Luzzaro Francesco
Abstract excerpt
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAb) is emerging worldwide as a public health problem in various settings. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of CRAb isolates in Italy and to characterize their resistance mechanisms and genetic relatedness. A countrywide cross-sectional survey was carried out at 25 centers in mid-2011. CRAb isolates were reported from all participating centers,...
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