Metallo-β-lactamase and genetic diversity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in intensive care units in Campo Grande, MS, Brazil

Metallo-β-lactamase and genetic diversity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in intensive care units in Campo Grande, MS, Brazil

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Infection by Pseudomonas aeruginosa has spread worldwide, with limited options for treatment. The purpose of this study was to investigate metallo-β-lactamase-producing P. aeruginosa strains and compare their genetic profile using samples collected from patients in intensive care units. Forty P. aer...

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Main Authors: Ana Claudia Souza Rodrigues, Marilene Rodrigues Chang, Gabriela Dorn Nóbrega, Mayara Souza Rodrigues, Nadia Cristina Pereira Carvalho, Beatriz Garcia Gomes, Dênio Lopes de Almeida, Karyne Rangel Carvalho, Marise Dutra Asensi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
drug resistance, multiple
beta-lactamases
electrophoresis
gel
pulsed-field
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