Emergence of KPC-producing <it>Klebsiella pneumoniae </it>in Italy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The emergence of KPC-producing <it>K. pneumoniae </it>has now become a global concern. KPC beta-lactamases are plasmid-borne and, like extended spectrum beta lactamases (ESBLs), can accumulate and transfer resistance dete...

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Autori principali: Bossa Maria C, Altieri Anna, Natoli Silvia, Sarmati Loredana, Favaro Marco, Fontana Carla, Minelli Silvia, Leonardis Francesca, Favalli Cartesio
Natura: Articolo
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: BMC 2010-02-01
Serie:BMC Research Notes
Accesso online:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/3/40