Bacteremia and meningitis caused by OXA-23-producing Acinetobacter baumannii – molecular characterization and susceptibility testing for alternative antibiotics

Abstract Background: Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infection is a concern in developing countries due to high incidence, few therapeutic options, and increasing costs. Objective: Characterize and analyze the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii isola...

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Main Author: Schuertz,Kamile Francine (author)
Other Authors: Tuon,Felipe Francisco (author), Palmeiro,Jussara Kasuko (author), Conte,Danieli (author), Telles,João Paulo Marochi (author), Trevisoli,Lucas Eduardo (author), Dalla-Costa,Libera Maria (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2018
Subjects:
Acinetobacter baumannii
Oxacillinases
Carbapenem
Multidrug resistance
Doxycycline
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1517-83822018000500199
Country:Brazil
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