First report of coexistence of AmpC beta-lactamase genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae strains isolated from burn patients.

In conclusion, K. pneumoniae is becoming a serious problem in burn patients. Accurate and precise methods and guidelines should be designed for detection of antibiotic-resistant mechanisms. Our data showed the high rate of AmpC beta-lactamase among K. pneumoniae isolated from burn patients, which limit the treatment options. Therefore, the results of this study can provide evidence to help for appropriate treatment of burn patients. PMID: 28859497 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Acta Microbiologica et Immunologica Hungarica - September 1, 2017 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ghanavati R, Darban-Sarokhalil D, Navab-Moghadam F, Kazemian H, Irajian G, Razavi S Tags: Acta Microbiol Immunol Hung Source Type: research