Laboratory Identification of Metallo-beta-lactamase Producing Clinical Isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa: An Assessment of Different Phenotypic Methods

Background: Multidrug Resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an emerging superbug causing a wide spectrum of nosocomial infections. Carbapenem resistance among P. aeruginosa isolates is of grave concern and is mainly due to production of Metallobeta- lactamase (MBL) enzymes. Aim and Objectives...

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Main Author: Aruna Siddabathuni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University
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Online Access:http://www.jkimsu.com/jkimsu-vol7no3/JKIMSU,%20Vol.%207,%20No.%203,%20July-September%202018%20Page%2027-34.pdf