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Molecular and epidemiological surveillance of polymyxin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strains isolated from Brazil with multiple mgrB gene mutations.
International journal of medical microbiology : IJMM - 1 Oct 2020
da Silva Kesia Esther, Thi Nguyen To Nguyen, Boinett Christine J, Baker Stephen, Simionatto Simone
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The prevalence of polymyxin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae is increasing worldwide. Their emergence is worrisome and limits therapeutic options for severely ill patients. We aimed to investigate the molecular and epidemiological characteristics of polymyxin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae circulating in Brazilian hospitals. Polymyxin-resistant K. pneumoniae isolates from two Brazilian healthcare facilities were...
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