Characterization of Carbapenem-Resistant K. Pneumoniae Isolated from Intensive Care Units of Zagazig University Hospitals

Faculty Medicine Year: 2022
Type of Publication: ZU Hosted Pages:
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Journal: Antibiotics-BASEL MDPI Volume:
Keywords : Characterization , Carbapenem-Resistant , Pneumoniae Isolated from Intensive    
Abstract:
Abstract: The advent of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) poses a significant challenge to public health, as carbapenems are typically employed as a last resort to treat nosocomial infections caused by such organisms, especially in intensive care units (ICUs). This study aims to characterize the CRKP isolated from patients admitted to the Zagazig University Hospitals (ZUHs) ICU in Egypt. About 56.2%, 41.0%, and 32.4% of the isolates indicated the presence of blaNDM, blaOXA-48, and blaKPC, respectively. Carbapenemase-encoding genes were found in many isolates, and blaNDM was the most predominant gene. Nevertheless, this situation has become a heavy burden in developing countries, including Egypt, and is associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare expenses.
   
     
 
       

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