Detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae Carbapenemase (KPC) production in non-Klebsiella pneumoniae Enterobacteriaceae isolates by use of the Phoenix, Vitek 2, and disk diffusion methods

Christopher D. Doern, W. Michael Dunne, Carey Ann D. Burnham

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Abstract

In this study, we tested the abilities of the Vitek 2, BD Phoenix, and Kirby Bauer disk diffusion tests to detect carbapenemase production in a collection of 14 Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing non-Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates. In addition, we evaluated 13 KPC-positive K. pneumoniae isolates by using each of these methods and applied both 2009 and 2010 CLSI carbapenem interpretive guidelines.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1143-1147
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of clinical microbiology
Volume49
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2011

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