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Comparative study of phenotypic-based detection assays for carbapenemases in Acinetobacter baumannii.
Indian journal of medical microbiology - 1 Jan 2024
Al-Rashed Nouf, Shahid Mohammad, Saeed Nermin Kamal, Darwish Abdullah, Joji Ronni Mol, Al-Mahmeed Ali, Bindayna Khalid M
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BACKGROUND: Acinetobacter baumannii is a serious health concern worldwide, causing high mortality rates and limited medical therapy options. Carbapenem resistance is a significant problem in Acinetobacter baumannii isolates. The synthesis of acquired carbapenemases, such as oxacillinases, IMP, NDM, VIM, and KPC enzymes, causes carbapenem resistance. METHODS: A total of 106 non-repetitive, Acinetobacter baumannii...
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