Abstract
The emergence and global dissemination of carbapenemases represents a major threat to public health. Switzerland has not been spared; we report a case-series of four patients hospitalised in our institution colonised with carbapenemase-producing bacteria. Infections caused by carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae limit therapeutic options and increase mortality. Detection of carbapenemases is also a challenge for laboratories. It is imperative to implement stringent infection control measures in order to prevent epidemics at the hospital level.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Bacterial Proteins / genetics
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Bacterial Proteins / metabolism*
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Community-Acquired Infections / diagnosis
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Community-Acquired Infections / epidemiology
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Community-Acquired Infections / transmission
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Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial* / genetics
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Enterobacteriaceae / genetics
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Enterobacteriaceae / metabolism*
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Enterobacteriaceae / pathogenicity
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Enterobacteriaceae / physiology
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Enterobacteriaceae Infections / diagnosis*
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Enterobacteriaceae Infections / epidemiology*
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Enterobacteriaceae Infections / transmission
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Female
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Humans
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India
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Male
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Models, Biological
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Pakistan
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Patient Transfer
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Prognosis
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Switzerland
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Travel
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beta-Lactamases / genetics
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beta-Lactamases / metabolism*
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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beta-Lactamases
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carbapenemase