Isolation of imipenem-resistant Enterobacter species: emergence of KPC-2 carbapenemase, molecular characterization, epidemiology, and outcomes.

PMID: 182271912008Israel

Key Findings

The study identifies the KPC-2 carbapenemase as a key factor in imipenem resistance among Enterobacter species, highlighting its role in reducing susceptibility to carbapenem antibiotics.

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AMR Genes

Gene Name	Alleles	Encodes	Confers Resistance To	Organisms	Database	Validation Status
blaKPC	1	carbapenemase	Imipenem	Enterobacter	Reslit	-

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Isolation of imipenem-resistant Enterobacter species: emergence of KPC-2 carbapenemase, molecular characterization, epidemiology, and outcomes.

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