Epidemiology of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae and Acinetobacter baumannii in Mediterranean Countries
Joint Authors
Pantel, Alix
Lavigne, Jean-Philippe
Djahmi, Nassima
Dunyach-Remy, Catherine
Dekhil, Mazouz
Sotto, Albert
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The emergence and global spread of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae and Acinetobacter baumannii are of great concern to health services worldwide.
These β-lactamases hydrolyse almost all β-lactams, are plasmid-encoded, and are easily transferable among bacterial species.
They are mostly of the KPC, VIM, IMP, NDM, and OXA-48 types.
Their current extensive spread worldwide in Enterobacteriaceae is an important source of concern.
Infections caused by these bacteria have limited treatment options and have been associated with high mortality rates.
Carbapenemase producers are mainly identified among Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, and A.
baumannii and still mostly in hospital settings and rarely in the community.
The Mediterranean region is of interest due to a great diversity and population mixing.
The prevalence of carbapenemases is particularly high, with this area constituting one of the most important reservoirs.
The types of carbapenemase vary among countries, partially depending on the population exchange relationship between the regions and the possible reservoirs of each carbapenemase.
This review described the epidemiology of carbapenemases produced by enterobacteria and A.
baumannii in this part of the world highlighting the worrisome situation and the need to screen and detect these enzymes to prevent and control their dissemination.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Djahmi, Nassima& Dunyach-Remy, Catherine& Pantel, Alix& Dekhil, Mazouz& Sotto, Albert& Lavigne, Jean-Philippe. 2014. Epidemiology of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae and Acinetobacter baumannii in Mediterranean Countries. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461983
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Djahmi, Nassima…[et al.]. Epidemiology of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae and Acinetobacter baumannii in Mediterranean Countries. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461983
American Medical Association (AMA)
Djahmi, Nassima& Dunyach-Remy, Catherine& Pantel, Alix& Dekhil, Mazouz& Sotto, Albert& Lavigne, Jean-Philippe. Epidemiology of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae and Acinetobacter baumannii in Mediterranean Countries. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461983
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-461983