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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in Northern Region, Brazil: A Shift Towards NDM Producers
28 Aug 2025
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Background: The global impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns has been significant. In northern Brazil, Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) are a major concern, with an observed shift from Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC) to New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM) during the pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed 775 carbapenem-resistant K....
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