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Carbapenem and multidrug resistance in Gram-negative bacteria in a single centre in Italy: considerations on in vitro assay of active drugs.
International journal of antimicrobial agents - 1 Aug 2014
Mezzatesta Maria Lina, Caio Carla, Gona Floriana, Cormaci Roberta, Salerno Iasmine, Zingali Tiziana, Denaro Carmelo, Gennaro Mauro, Quattrone Cristiana, Stefani Stefania
Abstract excerpt
In intensive care units (ICUs), the most important causes of nosocomial bacterial infections are mainly multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains. Mortality related to these infections is very high due to lack of effective therapy and the severity of patient conditions. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of carbapenem resistance...
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