Molecular characterization of β-lactamase genes in clinical isolates of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii

Molecular characterization of β-lactamase genes in clinical isolates of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii

Abstract Background Acinetobacter baumannii is a nosocomial pathogen which is establishing as a major cause of morbidity and mortality within the healthcare community. The success of this pathogen is largely due to its ability to rapidly gain resistance to antimicrobial therapies and its capability...

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Main Authors: Kevin M. Raible, Bhaswati Sen, Nancy Law, Tiffany E. Bias, Christopher L. Emery, Garth D. Ehrlich, Suresh G. Joshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials
Subjects:
Acinetobacter baumannii
β-lactamase
Biofilm
Carbapenem resistance
Colonization
CRAB
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12941-017-0248-3

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