Absence of transmission of NDM and OXA-48 carbapenemase genes in a chronic care unit of a long-term care facility.

ABSTRACT: Infection prevention and control measures are used to contain outbreaks of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae. We report the absence of transmission of Klebsiella pneumoniae carrying New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase and oxacillinase-48 genes among 19 screened contacts of an index case after 14 months of routine practices in a long-term care facility.

SUBMITTER: Boodman C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8811232 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature