Production of OXA-48 carbapenemase acts as an independent risk factor for poor outcome in Klebsiella pneumoniae infection

ConclusionOur matched analysis suggests that the production of OXA-48 carbapenemase acts as an independent risk factor for poor outcome inK. pneumoniae infection as compared to episodes due to non-carbapenemase-producing strains.
Source: European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research