Colistin-resistant, Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae belonging to the international epidemic clone ST258.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Five cases of infection due to colistin-resistant, Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae belonging to the international epidemic clone ST258 occurred over a 4-month period. These cases likely represented both emergence of resistance and transmission of resistant organism. The colistin-resistant isolates were able to persist in the absence of selective pressure in vitro.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Bacterial Proteins
- Colistin
- Klebsiella Infections
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- beta-Lactamases