Abstract
We evaluated RAPIDEC® CARBA NP, Neo-Rapid CARB, chromID® CARBA SMART (CARB/OXA), Brilliance™ CRE/ESBL, ChromArt CRE and BBL™ CHROMagar™ CPE for the detection of carbapenemase-producing bacteria. The analytical sensitivity of RAPIDEC® CARBA NP was better than that of Neo-Rapid CARB. A combination of carbapenemase and ESBL screening plates could be advantageous.
Keywords:
Biochemical screening; Carbapenemase; Carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria; Chromogenic selective media; Resistance.
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MeSH terms
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Bacterial Proteins / analysis*
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Bacteriological Techniques / instrumentation*
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Bacteriological Techniques / methods*
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Chromogenic Compounds
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Colorimetry / methods
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Culture Media / chemistry
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / classification
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / enzymology*
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / growth & development
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Humans
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Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Time Factors
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beta-Lactamases / analysis*
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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Chromogenic Compounds
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Culture Media
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Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
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beta-Lactamases
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carbapenemase