The Evolving Threat of ESBL, AmpC, and KPC -lactamases - SWACM
The Evolving Threat of ESBL, AmpC, and KPC -lactamases - SWACM
The Evolving Threat of ESBL, AmpC, and KPC -lactamases - SWACM
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Miami <strong>KPC</strong> Outbreak<br />
• Admission file: XDR K. pneumoniae<br />
• Ignored<br />
• S to only colistin & gentamicin: PCR = <strong>KPC</strong> positive<br />
• 9 more pts over 3 months (8 identical PFGE type)<br />
• Clinical Impact:<br />
4/5 with bacteremia died<br />
1 other died<br />
2 renal failure<br />
Michelle Morris, University <strong>of</strong> Miami Hospital<br />
ICAAC/IDSA 2008, K-902<br />
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