The spread of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae to upstate New York.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemases (KPCs) have previously been identified in distinct geographic locations. We report the spread of KPC-2 to upstate New York. Our intention is to alert clinicians to problems encountered in identifying KPC-containing isolates. Possible errors as a result of inferring susceptibility of untested carbapenems from the routine antibiogram using agar-based methodology or microdilution testing are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Bacteremia
- Bacterial Proteins
- Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Pneumonia, Bacterial
- beta-Lactamases