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Multi-drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: The increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria is a serious concern not only for humans but also companion animals. Recent clinical attention has focused on the increasing frequency of Gram-negative pathogens responsible for hospital-acquired infections. In this group, extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae, in particular E. coli and K. pneumoniae, as well as carbapenemase producing A. baumannii, have caused major challenges in the past decade. These three groups of organisms will be the focus of this article.

Source: Microbiology Australia

DOI: 10.1071/ma13014

Authors: Hanna E Sidjabat, Witchuda Kamolvit, Alexander Wailan, David L Paterson

Institutions: The University of Queensland, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

Subfield: Molecular Medicine

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1573148504

FWCI: 0.613

Cites: 46

Cited by: 7

Related to: 10