Abstract
We report the emergence of a novel VIM variant (VIM-24) in a Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate in Colombia. The isolate displays MICs for carbapenems below the resistance breakpoints, posing a real challenge for its detection. The blaVIM-24 gene was located within a class 1 integron carried on a large plasmid. Further studies are needed to clarify its epidemiological and clinical impact.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2428-2430 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |