First report of an IMI-2 carbapenemase-producing Enterobacter asburiae clinical isolate in South Africa : case study

Imipenem-hydrolysing β-lactamase (IMI) enzymes form an uncommon group within the Ambler class A carbapenemases. This report documents the first case in South Africa of an IMI-2 carbapenemase-producing Enterobacter asburiae. The circumstances under which this isolate was acquired are unclear.

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Published inSouthern African journal of infectious diseases Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 34 - 35
Main Authors Gqunta, K., Moodley, C., Bamford, C., Govender, S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Medpharm Publications 01.01.2015
Subjects
Class A serine carbapenemase
Enterobacter
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Summary:Imipenem-hydrolysing β-lactamase (IMI) enzymes form an uncommon group within the Ambler class A carbapenemases. This report documents the first case in South Africa of an IMI-2 carbapenemase-producing Enterobacter asburiae. The circumstances under which this isolate was acquired are unclear.
ISSN:2312-0053