Carbapenems are broad spectrum antibiotics often reserved for the critically ill. Their increased and, often, inappropriate use, has led to the development of resistance, through acquisition of carbapenemase enzymes. There are five carbapenemases tha... Read More about The implementation, impact and effectiveness of surveillance systems on the prevention and transmission of carbapenemase-producing organisms.
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A point prevalence study to determine the inpatient rate of carbapenemase-producing organisms at a large London NHS Trust (2019)
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Summary
Background
There has been an increase in the number of carbapenemase-producing organisms documented across the UK over the past 10 years. From these, the ‘big five’ carbapenemases (KPC, OXA-48, IMP, VIM, and NDM) are the most common types r... Read More about A point prevalence study to determine the inpatient rate of carbapenemase-producing organisms at a large London NHS Trust.
Prevalence of Carbapenemase Producing Organisms in East London, UK. (2019)
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Carbapenemases are enzymes, produced by an array of common Gram-negative organisms, which hydrolyse the carbapenem antibiotics, conferring resistance [1]. The main protagonists are the “big five” carbapenemases, KPC, OXA-48, IMP, VIM and NDM, which h... Read More about Prevalence of Carbapenemase Producing Organisms in East London, UK..
Prevalence of Carbapenemase Producing Organisms in East London, UK
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Carbapenemases are enzymes, produced by an array of common Gram-negative organisms, which hydrolyse the carbapenem antibiotics, conferring resistance. The main protagonists are the “big five” carbapenemases, KPC, OXA-48, IMP, VIM and NDM, which have... Read More about Prevalence of Carbapenemase Producing Organisms in East London, UK.