Comparison of Two Lateral Flow Immunochromatographic Assays for Rapid Detection of KPC, NDM, IMP, VIM and OXA-48 Carbapenemases in Gram-Negatives.

ABSTRACT: The spread of carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria poses a significant clinical challenge due to their association with severe Difficult-to-Treat nosocomial infections, as available therapies are drastically reduced. Rapid and accurate detection of carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria is critical for effective patient management, guiding appropriate antibiotic therapy, and implementing infection control measures to limit their dissemination within healthcare settings. Lateral flow immunoassays that detect the five main carbapenemases have become cornerstones in the fight against carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria. Carbapenemases evolve in response to antibiotic exposure, and therefore regular evaluation of these lateral flow immunoassays is crucial. Here, we

SUBMITTER: Dominguez CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12472453 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature