Prognosis of urinary tract infection caused by KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae: the impact of inappropriate empirical treatment

Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp) is a common cause of urinary tract infection (UTI). In recent years, numerous centers worldwide have witnessed outbreaks of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae infections, including Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC) infections, making their adequate control and treatment a global priority.1 These infections are difficult to treat since they are usually resistant to all first-line drugs, which may explain the high mortality of these infections and the need for combination therapy in high-risk patients.

Source: Journal of Infection - July 1, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jorge Rodriguez-G ómez, Elena Pérez-Nadales, Belen Gutiérrez-Gutiérrez, Isabel Machuca, Luis Martinez-Martinez, Francisco Rivera, Angela Cano, Juan Jose Castón, Juan Carlos Robles, Carmen De la Fuente, Fernando Rodríguez-López, Jesus Rodriguez-Bañ Source Type: research