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Genomic epidemiology of Klebsiella pneumoniae in Italy and novel insights into the origin and global evolution of its resistance to carbapenem antibiotics.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy - 1 Jan 2015
Gaiarsa Stefano, Comandatore Francesco, Gaibani Paolo, Corbella Marta, Dalla Valle Claudia, Epis Sara, Scaltriti Erika, Carretto Edoardo, Farina Claudio, Labonia Maria, Landini Maria Paola, Pongolini Stefano, Sambri Vittorio, Bandi Claudio, Marone Piero, Sassera Davide
Abstract excerpt
Klebsiella pneumoniae is at the forefront of antimicrobial resistance for Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria, as strains resistant to third-generation cephalosporins and carbapenems are widely reported. The worldwide diffusion of these strains is of great concern due to the high morbidity and mortality often associated with K. pneumoniae infections in nosocomial environments. We sequenced the genomes of 89 K....
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