Metallo- β-lactamases and class D carbapenemases in south-east Tunisia: Implication of mobile genetic elements in their dissemination

The emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections constitute a major public health problem worldwide [1]. Indeed, several studies have shown an association between infections caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria and high mortality rate and long period of hospitalization [2].

Source: International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents - June 14, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Olfa DZIRI, Carla Andrea ALONSO, Raoudha DZIRI, Haythem GHARSA, Abderrahmen MARAOUB, Carmen TORRES, Chedly CHOUCHANI Tags: Themed Issue: Recent Advances in Antimicrobial and Bacterial Resistance Source Type: research