The rapid induction of carbapenem-resistance in an Aeromonas dhakensis blood isolate.

The rapid induction of carbapenem-resistance in an Aeromonas dhakensis blood isolate.
Jpn J Infect Dis. 2016 Jan 8;
Authors: Murata M, Morinaga Y, Akamatsu N, Matsuda J, Uno N, Kosai K, Hasegawa H, Okada M, Moriuchi H, Yanagihara K
Abstract
Meropenem-susceptible and -resistant Aeromonas dhakensis isolates from blood cultures of a fatal case with septicemia was analyzed. The two isolates were homologous and the gene expression of metallo-β-lactamase of the resistant strain was upregulated. Physicians should pay attention to the possibility of the induction of carbapenem-resistance after the use of carbapenems in the treatment of Aeromonas infections.
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Source: Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases - January 8, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Murata M, Morinaga Y, Akamatsu N, Matsuda J, Uno N, Kosai K, Hasegawa H, Okada M, Moriuchi H, Yanagihara K Tags: Jpn J Infect Dis Source Type: research