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Outbreak of carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in a neurorehabilitation unit: Genomic epidemiology reveals complex transmission pattern in a tertiary care hospital.
Journal of global antimicrobial resistance - 1 Mar 2025
Silvotti Maria Grazia, Scaltriti Erika, Bolzoni Luca, Zerbi Beatrice, Tocci Gabriella, Zappavigna Andrea, Lamberti Gianfranco, Donati Federico, Federici Franco, Pongolini Stefano, Lo Cascio Giuliana
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Infections by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) in hospitals represent a severe threat but little is known on outbreaks in rehabilitation wards caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Carbapenemase (KPC-Kp). We report an outbreak by KPC-Kp, in a neuro...
Topics
- Humans
- Klebsiella Infections
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Disease Outbreaks
- Tertiary Care Centers
- Male
- Female
- Italy
- Middle Aged
- Aged
- Whole Genome Sequencing
- Microbial Sensitivity Tests
- Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae