Detecting imipenem resistance in <it>Acinetobacter baumannii </it>by automated systems (BD Phoenix, Microscan WalkAway, Vitek 2); high error rates with Microscan WalkAway

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increasing reports of carbapenem resistant <it>Acinetobacter baumannii </it>infections are of serious concern. Reliable susceptibility testing results remains a critical issue for the clinical outcome. Automated systems a...

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Main Authors: Ozlu Nagihan, Comert Fusun, Aktas Elif, Kulah Canan, Akyar Isin, Ankarali Handan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/30