Identification of carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in selected hospitals of the Gulf Cooperation Council States: dominance of high-risk clones in the region.

CONCLUSION: Overall our data show that 'high-risk' CRPA clones are now detected in the region and highlight the need for strategies to limit further spread of such organisms, including enhanced surveillance, infection control precautions and further promotion of antibiotic stewardship programmes.
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Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology - April 17, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Zowawi HM, Syrmis MW, Kidd TJ, Balkhy HH, Walsh TR, Al Johani SM, Al Jindan RY, Alfaresi M, Ibrahim E, Al-Jardani A, Al Salman J, Dashti AA, Sidjabat HE, Baz O, Trembizki E, Whiley DM, Paterson DL Tags: J Med Microbiol Source Type: research