Emergence of Citrobacter freundii carrying IMP-8 metallo-β-lactamase in Germany.

Abstract

Metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) in Enterobacteriaceae are an increasing problem worldwide. This report describes the isolation of Citrobacter freundii carrying IMP-8 MBL from three patients during the period from March 2012 until March 2013 in Germany. The bla IMP-8 enzyme is predominantly found in Asia, where IMP-8 has spread to various enterobacterial species causing serious infections. To our best knowledge, this is the first report of bla IMP-8 habouring Enterobacteriaceae in Europe.

• Authors: S Peter, C Wolz, M Kaase, M Marschal, B Schulte, W Vogel, I Autenrieth, M Willmann
• Journal: New microbes and new infections (New Microbes New Infect) Vol. 2 Issue 2 Pg. 42-5 (Mar 2014) ISSN: 2052-2975 [Print] England
• PMID: 25356340 (Publication Type: Journal Article)