Phenotypic expression of methicillin resistance in nosocomial Staphylococcus aureus.

نویسندگان

  • G K Bhat
  • L S Jathana
  • A Kumar
چکیده

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an important nosocomial pathogen is difÞ cult to treat because of high antimicrobial resistance.[1] The common form of resistance is mediated by lack of drug penetration and / or carbapenem hydrolyzing ß-lactamases.[2] Detection of metallo ß lactamase (MBL)producing P. aeruginosa is crucial for the optimal treatment of patients. The present study was undertaken to study Imipenem resistant P. aeruginosa for MBL production.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Indian journal of medical microbiology

دوره 26 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008