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Molecular epidemiology of carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Valle d'Aosta region, Italy, shows the emergence of KPC-2 producing Klebsiella pneumoniae clonal complex 101 (ST101 and ST1789).
BMC microbiology - 9 Nov 2015
Del Franco Mariateresa, Paone Laura, Novati Roberto, Giacomazzi Claudio G, Bagattini Maria, Galotto Chiara, Montanera Pier Giorgio, Triassi Maria, Zarrilli Raffaele
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The spread of carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is an emerging clinical problem, of great relevance in Europe and worldwide. The aim of this study was the molecular epidemiology of CRE isolates in Valle d'Aosta region, Italy, and the mechanism of carbapenem resistance. RESULTS: Sixty consecutive CRE samples were isolated from 52 hospital inpatients and/or outpatients from November 2013 to...
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