Abstract
We analyzed a collection of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacterial isolates and detected VIM-1, VIM-2, and KPC-2 in diverse enterobacterial species and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates. Our findings suggest a more widespread dissemination of carbapenemases in Germany than currently appreciated.
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MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Bacterial Proteins / genetics*
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Carbapenems / pharmacology*
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Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial / genetics
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Germany
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects*
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / genetics
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / isolation & purification
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Humans
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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beta-Lactamases / genetics*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Bacterial Proteins
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Carbapenems
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beta-Lactamases
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carbapenemase